Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Innocent Party Protection Act This bill requires a federal court, under certain circumstances, to deny a plaintiff's motion to transfer a case to state court based on diversity of state citizenship among the parties. A court must deny such a motion if it finds, for example, that the plaintiff's claim against a defendant is implausible or is not made in good faith.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Civil actions and liabilityEvidence and witnessesFederal district courtsFraud offenses and financial crimesJudicial procedure and administrationState and local courts
Innocent Party Protection Act
USA116th CongressHR-5345| House
| Updated: 1/30/2020
Innocent Party Protection Act This bill requires a federal court, under certain circumstances, to deny a plaintiff's motion to transfer a case to state court based on diversity of state citizenship among the parties. A court must deny such a motion if it finds, for example, that the plaintiff's claim against a defendant is implausible or is not made in good faith.
Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
Law
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityEvidence and witnessesFederal district courtsFraud offenses and financial crimesJudicial procedure and administrationState and local courts