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Originally Posted by FAX
Had I taken the time to actually read through the entire thread, I would have left this alone, Mr. arrwheader. I even thought about deleting my post after reading further through the thread, but I didn't see any major grammatical errors, so I just ... couldn't ... do ... it.
Anyway, it's a confusing rule the Feds have. I suppose they do it in order to allow cases to proceed while reducing the number of frivolous lawsuits for a buck here and a ten-spot there. One would think the baseline would be higher, but attorneys make those rules and you know what attorneys are like. Any case is better than no case to those guys.
FAX
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So it has to do with our federal/state system. You can only get into federal court if you qualify. One way to qualify is if the parties are from different states (diversity jurisdiction). To qualify under those circumstances, they want to be certain the amount at issue is reasonably significant. The $75,000 isn't a magic number, just one that is set by statute. I have no doubt it has changed over the years.
If you can't check all the necessary boxes, then you must file in state court instead of federal.