HR 6816 · 97th Congress · Law

Diversity Jurisdiction Reform Act of 1982

Introduced 1982-07-21· Sponsored by Rep. Butler, M. Caldwell [R-VA-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Union Calendar No: 498.(1982-09-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (19)

10 Democrats9 Republicans