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Mike Thompson: “In other words, in other diversity cases not covered by the provisions of this amendment or the underlying bill, Erie…”

On the recordMay 3, 1995
In other words, in other diversity cases not covered by the provisions of this amendment or the underlying bill, Erie would apply and the substantive law of the States as always would still apply in those cases.
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California

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Discussing the application of state law in diversity cases during legislative debate.

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