Lloyd Doggett said "A further question, Mr. Chairman. The gentleman mentioned diversity jurisdiction. Does this also apply with reference to removal? In other words, if someone filed their action under State law in a State court that did not have a draconian, regressive, reactionary rule like that that is being urged tonight for adoption, could they be removed, if they were against an out-of-State party, to Federal court and suddenly find themselves as a winner pay, facing all of the hardships that you have suggested will emanate from this piece of legislation?" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 6, 1995

A further question, Mr. Chairman. The gentleman mentioned diversity jurisdiction. Does this also apply with reference to removal? In other words, if someone filed their action under State law in a State court that did not have a draconian, regressive, reactionary rule like that that is being urged tonight for adoption, could they be removed, if they were against an out-of-State party, to Federal court and suddenly find themselves as a winner pay, facing all of the hardships that you have suggested will emanate from this piece of legislation?

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Lloyd Doggett

Democratic · Texas

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Editor's note · Context

Questioning the implications of diversity jurisdiction and removal in relation to proposed legislation.

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