Transcription of SUBJECT-MATTER JURISDICTION
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SUBJECT-MATTER JURISDICTION
COURSE: CIVIL PROCEDURE. PROFESSOR: ARTHUR R. MILLER. SEMESTER: FALL 2013. GRADE: A- COMMENCING AN ACTION. Rule 3: A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court .. o Does NOT toll state statutes of limitations. Walker, 434; Ragan, 416. SUBJECT-MATTER JURISDICTION . Rule 12(h)(3): If a court lacks SUBJECT-MATTER JURISDICTION , it MUST dismiss the action. SUBJECT-MATTER JURISDICTION cannot be waived. Capron, 28. State courts are courts of general JURISDICTION . Determining whether a statute is jurisdictional or substantive: o Clear-Statement Approach: If statute uses the word, JURISDICTION , the statute is jurisdictional, if not, not jurisdictional. Arbaugh, 263. o Contrasts with Context/Relief Approach: If a statutory condition entitles plaintiff to relief, it likely pertains to the merits and not to JURISDICTION .
A federal court’s removal jurisdiction over a claim is not predicated upon the state court having subject- matter jurisdiction over that claim. § 1441(f). Unanimity Rule: All defendants of the same action must consent to removal. § 1441(a).
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