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Howard Berman: “We not only have limited the diversity jurisdiction for plaintiffs by this provision, and wiped it out, but what we have…”

On the recordMarch 6, 1995
We not only have limited the diversity jurisdiction for plaintiffs by this provision, and wiped it out, but what we have done is said ``Defendants, you have the choice. You can stay in State court or you can take advantage of this draconian rule and remove to Federal court.'' This is such an unjust consequence.
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Howard Berman
California

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Discussing the implications of a provision limiting diversity jurisdiction during a debate.

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