· 6/12/2002
Momin v. Maggiemoo's International, L.L.C.
Citations
- 205 F. Supp. 2d 506
- 2002 WL 1300037
How courts have described this case
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- holding that, where a plaintiff claims a specific amount in damages that is less than $75,000.00, removal is proper only if the defendant can prove to a “legal certainty” that the plaintiff would actually recover more than that if she prevailed
- if state statute that is basis for plaintiff’s underlying claim provides for recovery of attorneys’ fees, such fees are included in the amount in controversy
- speculative estimates regarding attorneys’ fees are insufficient to establish the amount-in-controversy.
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Judges: Blake
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