Federal Court Removal Likely

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The court is likely to grant Targets motion to remove the lawsuit to federal court due to diversity jurisdiction, as the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000 and the parties are from different states. The nerve center test is used to determine the corporations principal place of business, which supports the removal. The significantly larger/substantially predominates test is more relevant for assessing whether federal courts should decline jurisdiction over cases where state law claims predominate. In this case, the nerve center test is appropriate for establishing diversity jurisdiction.

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The court will apply the “significantly larger/substantially predominates” test and conclude that the case has diversity jurisdiction and can be removed to federal court. The court will apply the “significantly larger/substantially predominates” test and conclude that the case lacks diversity jurisdiction and must remain in state court. The court will apply the “nerve center” test and conclude that the case lacks diversity jurisdiction and must remain in state court. The court will apply the “nerve center” test and conclude that the case has diversity jurisdiction and can be removed to federal court.
Given the scenario, the most likely outcome is that the court will apply the "nerve center" test and conclude that the case has diversity jurisdiction and can be removed to federal court. This is because:
- The amount in controversy exceeds $*,*.
- The parties are from different states (Clara in Kansas, Target in Delaware/Minnesota).
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When you do use the nerve center test vs significantly larger/substantiall predominates test
In this scenario, the "nerve center" test is generally used to determine a corporation's principal place of business for purposes of establishing diversity jurisdiction. Here’s a brief guide on when to use each test:
- Nerve Center Test: Used to identify the corporation's principal place of business, usually where the corporation's high-level officers direct, control, and coordinate the company's activities (HQ).
- Significantly Larger/Substantially Predominates Test: This is more relevant in assessing whether federal courts should decline to exercise jurisdiction over a case if state law claims substantially predominate over federal claims.
In your case, the "nerve center" test is appropriate for establishing diversity jurisdiction since it involves determining the principal place of business of Target.
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