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Filing an amended complaint in federal court does not waive your right to remand. You can still file a motion to remand within 30 days of removal. If remand is successful, all federal court filings become part of the state court record. Follow federal procedures for amending complaints and responding to pleadings. Consider arguments like procedural defects or lack of subject matter jurisdiction for remand.Full Conversation
If the defendant removes the case from MA superior court to Federal court claiming diversity of citizenship how much time do I have to oppose it
Under federal law, you have 30 days from the date of the notice of removal to file a motion to remand the case back to state court.
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under what federal statute or federal rule of civil procedure
The time frame for opposing a removal of a case to federal court is governed by * U.S.C. § *(c). This statute provides that a motion to remand the case on the basis of any defect other than lack of subject matter jurisdiction must be made within 30 days after the filing of the notice of removal.
what about if the issue is subject matter jurisdiction
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For issues of subject matter jurisdiction, there is no time limit to file a motion to remand based on lack of subject matter jurisdiction. It can be raised at any time before final judgment.
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For issues of subject matter jurisdiction, there is no time limit to file a motion to remand based on lack of subject matter jurisdiction. It can be raised at any time before final judgment.
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for legal purposes what is the citizenship of the REMIC trust
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For legal purposes, the citizenship of a Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (REMIC) trust is typically determined by the citizenship of its trustee(s). The trust is considered a citizen of the state(s) where its trustee(s) are domiciled.
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For legal purposes, the citizenship of a Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (REMIC) trust is typically determined by the citizenship of its trustee(s). The trust is considered a citizen of the state(s) where its trustee(s) are domiciled.
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I filed a lawsuit in the MA superior court against the trustee of a REMIC trust. The opposing attorney files a petition to remove to federal court under * USC * diversity of citizenship. Given that the trust has multiple investors who may also by citizens of MA there may not be complete diversification of citizenship. Is this a valid argument?
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Whether the trust has multiple investors who are citizens of MA does not affect the diversity jurisdiction for removal purposes. The citizenship of a REMIC trust is based on its trustee(s), not its investors. If the trustee(s) are not citizens of MA, diversity jurisdiction may exist.
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Whether the trust has multiple investors who are citizens of MA does not affect the diversity jurisdiction for removal purposes. The citizenship of a REMIC trust is based on its trustee(s), not its investors. If the trustee(s) are not citizens of MA, diversity jurisdiction may exist.
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what other arguments can be used to remand the case back to the state court
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You could consider the following arguments to remand the case back to state court:
- Procedural defects in the removal process.
- Lack of subject matter jurisdiction, such as the trustee not being a citizen of another state.
- Improper venue or forum non conveniens.
- Waiver of the right to remove by the defendant.
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You could consider the following arguments to remand the case back to state court:
- Procedural defects in the removal process.
- Lack of subject matter jurisdiction, such as the trustee not being a citizen of another state.
- Improper venue or forum non conveniens.
- Waiver of the right to remove by the defendant.
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Could you provide more details about the procedural defects or any other specific issues you believe exist in the removal process? This will help me give you more specific guidance.
Could you provide more details about the procedural defects or any other specific issues you believe exist in the removal process? This will help me give you more specific guidance.
what is forum non conveniens
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Forum non conveniens is a legal doctrine allowing courts to dismiss a case when another court or forum is more appropriate for the case. Factors considered include:
- Convenience for parties and witnesses
- Location of evidence
- Interests of justice and public policy
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Forum non conveniens is a legal doctrine allowing courts to dismiss a case when another court or forum is more appropriate for the case. Factors considered include:
- Convenience for parties and witnesses
- Location of evidence
- Interests of justice and public policy
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explain "Waiver of the right to remove by the defendant"
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Sure! Here is an explanation of "Waiver of the right to remove by the defendant":
- Waiver of the right to remove occurs when the defendant intentionally or through conduct gives up the right to transfer the case from state court to federal court.
- Common factors indicating waiver include:
- Substantial Participation: Engaging significantly in state court proceedings.
- Delay: Waiting too long before filing for removal.
- Actions Inconsistent with Removal: Taking steps that indicate acceptance of the state court's jurisdiction.
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Sure! Here is an explanation of "Waiver of the right to remove by the defendant":
- Waiver of the right to remove occurs when the defendant intentionally or through conduct gives up the right to transfer the case from state court to federal court.
- Common factors indicating waiver include:
- Substantial Participation: Engaging significantly in state court proceedings.
- Delay: Waiting too long before filing for removal.
- Actions Inconsistent with Removal: Taking steps that indicate acceptance of the state court's jurisdiction.
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If the plaintiff previously indicated to the court and left me a voicemail to ask for the a postponement of the hearing in the superior court, rather than removal to the federal court, does that constitute action incosistent with removal
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Requests for postponement in state court do not necessarily constitute a waiver of the right to remove to federal court. However, it could be argued as a factor showing intent to continue in state court.
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Requests for postponement in state court do not necessarily constitute a waiver of the right to remove to federal court. However, it could be argued as a factor showing intent to continue in state court.
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what are examples of Interests of justice and public policy that I could use in the motion to remand to state court
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In your motion to remand to state court, you can argue the following interests of justice and public policy:
- Judicial Economy: State courts are more familiar with state laws and can handle the case more efficiently.
- Fairness: Ensuring both parties have a fair trial in a convenient forum.
- Local Interest: The case may have significant local impact, best handled by local courts.
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In your motion to remand to state court, you can argue the following interests of justice and public policy:
- Judicial Economy: State courts are more familiar with state laws and can handle the case more efficiently.
- Fairness: Ensuring both parties have a fair trial in a convenient forum.
- Local Interest: The case may have significant local impact, best handled by local courts.
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In your motion to remand to state court, you can provide specific examples like:
- Judicial Economy: The state court has previously handled similar cases efficiently, which would streamline the process.
- Fairness: The state court is geographically closer to key witnesses, reducing travel burdens and ensuring their availability.
- Local Interest: The case involves properties or events in the local area, making it more appropriate for a local court to decide.
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In your motion to remand to state court, you can provide specific examples like:
- Judicial Economy: The state court has previously handled similar cases efficiently, which would streamline the process.
- Fairness: The state court is geographically closer to key witnesses, reducing travel burdens and ensuring their availability.
- Local Interest: The case involves properties or events in the local area, making it more appropriate for a local court to decide.
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do I need to file something in the state court indicating that I intent to request a remand to the state court
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You don't need to file anything in the state court indicating your intent to request a remand. Instead, you should file your motion to remand directly in the federal court where the case was removed to.
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You don't need to file anything in the state court indicating your intent to request a remand. Instead, you should file your motion to remand directly in the federal court where the case was removed to.
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can I amend my complaint in the state court and use new arguments in amended complaint to remand
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You can amend your complaint in state court if the court grants permission. However, once the case is removed to federal court, you must file motions and amendments in federal court. Amendments generally require the court's approval.
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You can amend your complaint in state court if the court grants permission. However, once the case is removed to federal court, you must file motions and amendments in federal court. Amendments generally require the court's approval.
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at which point the cse is considered removed to the federal court
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The case is considered removed to federal court once the defendant files a notice of removal in the state court and the federal court. This transfers jurisdiction from the state to the federal court.
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The case is considered removed to federal court once the defendant files a notice of removal in the state court and the federal court. This transfers jurisdiction from the state to the federal court.
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so I have 30 days to remand to state court. Should i file in the federal court to indicate that I will be filing a motion to remand. How does that impact my ability to amend my complaint in either court
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You should file your motion to remand directly in federal court within the *-day timeframe. Here are some key points about amending your complaint:
- Federal Court: If the case is in federal court, you need to file any amendments there.
- State Court: You can only amend in state court before the removal is finalized.
Would you like more information on the steps to amend your complaint in federal court?
You should file your motion to remand directly in federal court within the *-day timeframe. Here are some key points about amending your complaint:
- Federal Court: If the case is in federal court, you need to file any amendments there.
- State Court: You can only amend in state court before the removal is finalized.
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can I amend in the state court when the case is remanded
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Yes, you can amend your complaint in state court once the case is remanded. Here are a few key points:
- You may need the court's permission to amend your complaint.
- Make sure to follow the state court’s rules and procedures for amending pleadings.
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Yes, you can amend your complaint in state court once the case is remanded. Here are a few key points:
- You may need the court's permission to amend your complaint.
- Make sure to follow the state court’s rules and procedures for amending pleadings.
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it the case stays in the federal court what is the procedure to amend the compalint
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To amend your complaint in federal court, follow these steps:
- File a motion for leave to amend the complaint.
- Attach the proposed amended complaint to the motion.
- Serve the motion and proposed amended complaint on all parties.
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To amend your complaint in federal court, follow these steps:
- File a motion for leave to amend the complaint.
- Attach the proposed amended complaint to the motion.
- Serve the motion and proposed amended complaint on all parties.
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is there a time limit in which I can file a motion for leave to amend the complaint
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In federal court, the rule for amending pleadings is governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a): You can amend your complaint once as a matter of course within:
- 21 days after serving it, or
- 21 days after the service of a responsive pleading or a motion under Rule *(b), (e), or (f), whichever is earlier.
- After that, you need the court's permission or the opposing party's consent.
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In federal court, the rule for amending pleadings is governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a): You can amend your complaint once as a matter of course within:
- 21 days after serving it, or
- 21 days after the service of a responsive pleading or a motion under Rule *(b), (e), or (f), whichever is earlier.
- After that, you need the court's permission or the opposing party's consent.
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does the 21 day timeframe run from serving of the complaint filed in the state court
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The *-day timeframe for amending a complaint under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a) runs from the service of the complaint or a responsive pleading in federal court, not from the state court filing.
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The *-day timeframe for amending a complaint under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a) runs from the service of the complaint or a responsive pleading in federal court, not from the state court filing.
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so does the 21day timeframe in my case runs from date of transfer to federal court
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The *-day timeframe under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a) runs from the date of service of the complaint or a responsive pleading in federal court, not from the date of transfer to federal court.
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The *-day timeframe under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a) runs from the date of service of the complaint or a responsive pleading in federal court, not from the date of transfer to federal court.
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what is than considered a response pleading in federal court
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A responsive pleading in federal court refers to:
- An Answer to the Complaint.
- A Motion to Dismiss under Rule *(b).
- A Motion for a More Definite Statement under Rule *(e).
- A Motion to Strike under Rule *(f).
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A responsive pleading in federal court refers to:
- An Answer to the Complaint.
- A Motion to Dismiss under Rule *(b).
- A Motion for a More Definite Statement under Rule *(e).
- A Motion to Strike under Rule *(f).
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to make sure I understand. The original complaint was served while the case was in the superior court. However now the case is in the Federal court so I cannot file the amended complaint in the state court. It appears I have to wait for responsive pleadings in federal court and file amended complaint within 21 days from responsive pleadings date.
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You are correct. Since your case is now in federal court, you cannot amend the complaint in state court. You need to wait for a responsive pleading in federal court and then file your amended complaint within 21 days of that date.
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You are correct. Since your case is now in federal court, you cannot amend the complaint in state court. You need to wait for a responsive pleading in federal court and then file your amended complaint within 21 days of that date.
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can I file motion to remand to state court after the responsive pleading is filed in the federal court, as long as it is within 30 days of transfer?
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You can file a motion to remand to state court within 30 days of the notice of removal, regardless of whether a responsive pleading has been filed in federal court.
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You can file a motion to remand to state court within 30 days of the notice of removal, regardless of whether a responsive pleading has been filed in federal court.
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please provide more detailed steps on how to proceed with my case in federal court given the background information I provided
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Here are the detailed steps to proceed with your case in federal court:
*. File Motion to Remand:
- Prepare your motion to remand based on procedural defects or lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
- File the motion directly in the federal court within 30 days of the notice of removal.
- Serve the motion on the opposing party.
*. Respond to Responsive Pleadings:
- Wait for the defendant's responsive pleadings (e.g., Answer, Motion to Dismiss).
- Once received, you have 21 days to amend your complaint without needing the court's permission.
*. Amend Complaint:
- Draft your amended complaint.
- File a motion for leave to amend the complaint in federal court.
- Attach the proposed amended complaint to the motion.
- Serve the motion and proposed amended complaint on all parties.
*. Prepare for Hearings:
- Attend all scheduled hearings in federal court.
- Be prepared to argue your motion to remand and any other motions.
*. Follow Federal Court Procedures:
- Adhere to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Ensure all filings and deadlines are met promptly.
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Here are the detailed steps to proceed with your case in federal court:
*. File Motion to Remand:
- Prepare your motion to remand based on procedural defects or lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
- File the motion directly in the federal court within 30 days of the notice of removal.
- Serve the motion on the opposing party.
*. Respond to Responsive Pleadings:
- Wait for the defendant's responsive pleadings (e.g., Answer, Motion to Dismiss).
- Once received, you have 21 days to amend your complaint without needing the court's permission.
*. Amend Complaint:
- Draft your amended complaint.
- File a motion for leave to amend the complaint in federal court.
- Attach the proposed amended complaint to the motion.
- Serve the motion and proposed amended complaint on all parties.
*. Prepare for Hearings:
- Attend all scheduled hearings in federal court.
- Be prepared to argue your motion to remand and any other motions.
*. Follow Federal Court Procedures:
- Adhere to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Ensure all filings and deadlines are met promptly.
Would you like more specific guidance on any of these steps?
by filing the amended complaint in federal court would I submit to federal's court jurisdiction; can I still remand within 30 days regardless of filing an amended complaint? if remand is successful would all the filings become part of the record in the state court?
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- Filing an amended complaint in federal court does not automatically waive your right to remand. You can still file a motion to remand within 30 days of removal.
- If remand is successful, all filings made in federal court will become part of the state court record.
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- Filing an amended complaint in federal court does not automatically waive your right to remand. You can still file a motion to remand within 30 days of removal.
- If remand is successful, all filings made in federal court will become part of the state court record.
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can criminal causes of action be raised in predominantly civil law suit
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In a predominantly civil lawsuit, criminal causes of action cannot usually be raised. Civil and criminal cases are handled separately. However, related criminal conduct might be considered if it directly impacts the civil claims.
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In a predominantly civil lawsuit, criminal causes of action cannot usually be raised. Civil and criminal cases are handled separately. However, related criminal conduct might be considered if it directly impacts the civil claims.
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if the claim is quiet title to the real estate property and there is a question whether the mortgage loan have been fraudulently falsified would that be the case of criminal conduct within the civil case?
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- In a quiet title action, allegations of fraudulent falsification of a mortgage loan can involve both civil and criminal aspects.
- The civil claim focuses on the ownership and title issues.
- If fraud is proven, it could lead to separate criminal proceedings.
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- In a quiet title action, allegations of fraudulent falsification of a mortgage loan can involve both civil and criminal aspects.
- The civil claim focuses on the ownership and title issues.
- If fraud is proven, it could lead to separate criminal proceedings.
Would you like more detailed guidance on how to proceed with your quiet title action?
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