Removal Jurisdiction review Exam
Questions and answers GRADED A (2025)
28 U.S.C. Section 1441(z). Removal of Civil Actions. - correct answer ✅Any civil
action brought in a State court of which the district courts of the United States
have original jurisdiction, Amy be removed by the defendant or defendants, to the
district court of the United States for the district and division embracing the place
where such action is pending.
Hays v. Bryan Cave L.L.P. Rule - correct answer ✅A case alleging a state claim can't
be removed just because the claim depends upon the resolution of a federal law.
When is a case not removable? - correct answer ✅A case in state court, alleging a
claim under state law, isn't removable to federal court because defenses based on
federal law exist, even when the case would center on them.
When does the law allow removal of of a case? - correct answer ✅The law allows
removal of cases based upon a federal law claim, not a federal law defense.
28 U.S.C. Section 1441(b)(2). Removal based on diversity of citizenship. - correct
answer ✅A civil action otherwise removable solely on the basis of the jurisdiction
under section 1332(a) of this title may not be removed if any of the parties in
interest properly joined and served as defendants is a citizen of the State in which
such action is brought.
Forum-State Defendant Rul - correct answer ✅An action solely based on diversity
jurisdiction is not removable if any defendant who has been properly joined and
served is a citizen of the state in which the plaintiff initiated the action.
