Jurisdiction, Venue, and Forum
Jurisdiction
Section 1367 extends jurisdiction to claims forming part of the same case or controversy. Courts may decline where state issues predominate, where the federal claims are dismissed, or in other compelling circumstances.
Diversity cases face additional limits.
Alternative Names:
Pendent Jurisdiction|Section 1367 Jurisdiction
Why it Matters?
Dismissal of federal claims early in litigation typically produces discretionary remand or dismissal of the supplemental state claims, which means eliminating the federal claim can return the entire case to state court. That consequence should be weighed before moving to dismiss the federal count. Section 1367(b) also restricts supplemental jurisdiction over claims by plaintiffs in diversity cases that would destroy complete diversity.
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What happens when federal claims are dismissed?
What limits apply in diversity cases?
