U.S.C. Statutes Flashcards
(15 cards)
28 U.S.C. § 1291
Courts of appeals have jurisdiction of appeals from all final decisions of district courts
28 U.S.C. § 1292
Interlocutory orders
28 U.S.C. § 1331
Federal question
28 U.S.C. § 1332
Diversity of citizenship & amount in controversy
28 U.S.C. § 1367
Supplemental jurisdiction
28 U.S.C. § 1391
Venue
28 U.S.C. § 1404
Challenges to venue (filed in proper venue)
May transfer case to district where it might have been brought
28 U.S.C. § 1406
Challenges to venue (filed in improper venue)
Court may dismiss or transfer case to district where it might have been brought
28 U.S.C. § 1441
Authorizes removal
28 U.S.C. § 1446
Notice of removal must be filed within 30 days after receipt of complaint/notice case is removable
28 U.S.C. § 1447
Motion to remand must be made within 30 days after notice of removal
28 U.S.C. § 1652
Rules of Decision Act
28 U.S.C. § 1738
Full faith and credit
28 U.S.C. § 2108
Proof of AIC
28 U.S.C. § 2111
Harmless error