Studebaker v. Salina Waterworks Co.

Citations

• 195 F. 164
• 1912 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 1629

Syllabus

<p>Removal of Causes (§ 86*)—Amount in Controversy— Sufbtoienoy oe Allegations.</p> <p>Where it was alleged in a petition for removal filed by a water company that the suit involved the right of defendant under its franchise to establish a meter service and charge meter rates to its customers, and that the value of such right exceeds $2,000, exclusive of interest, and costs, which allegations are not denied, the value of such ri~ht of defendant, and not that of complainant sought to be enforcer must be taken as that involved, and on the record the cause is removable.</p> <p>[Ed. Note.—For other cases, see Removal of Causes, Cent. Dig. §§ 132, 166-179; Dec. Dig. § 86.*]</p>