Supplemental Jdx

Question 1

When can the court grant supplemental jdx?

Answer 1

the court may exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the jurisdictionally insufficient claim if it arises out of a common nucleus of operative facts from the anchor claim.

Question 2

When is Common Nucleus of Operative Fact satisfied

Answer 2

satisfied if both claims come out of the same transactional occurrence

Question 3

When can the court take away supplemental jdx?

Answer 3

Triggered when an anchor claim is based ONLY on Diversity JDX.

There will be no supplemental jdx for claims brought by Plaintiff against:
- Rule 14 / 19 / 20 / 24

Question 4

Supplemental Jdx - Discretionary Factors

Answer 4

1. The claim raises novel or complex issue of state law
2. the state claim (supplemental claim) substantially predominates over the anchor claim
3. the district court has dismissed all claims over which it has original jurisdiction over
4. in exceptional circumstances, if there are other compelling reasons for declining jurisdiction