legislation: 97-hr-6691

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97-hr-6691 97 hr 6691 Diversity Jurisdiction Reform Act of 1981 Law 1982-06-24 1982-07-21 Clean Bill H.R.6816 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu. House Rep. Butler, M. Caldwell [R-VA-6] VA R B001182 5 Diversity Jurisdiction Reform Act of 1981 - Abolishes diversity of citizenship as a basis of jurisdiction of Federal district courts, but retains as a basis of jurisdiction "alienage," involving foreign states or citizens of foreign states. Increases the amount in controversy requirement in such cases from $10,000 to $25,000. Retains as a basis for Federal jurisdiction statutory interpleader, which includes actions between citizens of different States. Permits venue for a Federal civil action in any judicial district in which a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred, or in which a substantial part of property that is the subject of the action is situated. 2025-08-29T19:49:57Z  

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