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· 4/11/1892

Kellam v. Keith

Citations

  • 144 U.S. 568
  • 12 S. Ct. 922
  • 36 L. Ed. 544
  • 1892 U.S. LEXIS 2101

Syllabus

<p>On the 'authority of Stevens y. Nichols, 130 IT. S. 230, Jackson v. Allen, 132 U. S. 27, and La Conflance Compagnie v. Hall, 137 U. S. 61, the'decree below in this case is reversed and the cause remanded with directions to remand it to the Circuit Court, it not appearing in the record that the diverse citizenship which was the cause of removal from the State Court existed at the commencement of the action.</p> <p>In such case the appellees are entitled to their costs in this court and in the Circuit Court.</p>

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  • suggesting that basis for removal must exist both at time complaint is filed and at time of removal
  • suggesting that basis for removal must exist both at time complaint is filed and at time of removal

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