S 346 · 94th Congress · Jurisdiction

A bill to improve judicial machinery by requiring a minimum $10,000 jurisdiction limit on freight damage actions brought in U.S. District courts.

Introduced 1975-01-23· Sponsored by Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires an amount in controversy of $10,000 on freight damage actions brought in U.S. district courts. Provides that if a plaintiff is finally adjudged to be entitled to recover less than such amount, the court may deny costs to such plaintiff and, in addition, may impose cost on him.…

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