Diversity Jurisdiction Reform Act of 1981

Summary

Diversity Jurisdiction Reform Act of 1981 - Abolishes diversity of citizenship as a basis of jurisdiction of Federal district courts, but retains as a basis of jurisdiction "alienage," involving foreign states or citizens of foreign states. Increases the amount in controversy requirement in such cases from $10,000 to $25,000. Retains as a basis for Federal jurisdiction statutory interpleader, which includes actions between citizens of different States. Permits venue for a Federal civil action in any judicial district in which a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred, or in which a substantial part of property that is the subject of the action is situated.

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Timeline

1. 24 June 1982

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 June 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 June 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 June 1982

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

   Source: Committee

5. 14 July 1982

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 14 July 1982

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 21 July 1982

   Committee

   Clean Bill H.R.6816 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 June 1982

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Butler, M. Caldwell [R-VA-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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