Bill95th CongressFiled Sep 14, 1977Law
S. 2094
A bill to amend the jurisdiction of the Federal courts in diversity of citizenship cases.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 14, 1977)
Prohibits a plaintiff from invoking Federal court jurisdiction based on diversity of citizenship in any district of any State of which he is a citizen.
What just happenedSep 14, 1977
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS](D-MS)Sponsor
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- Sep 14, 1977IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate