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- H.R.1857
H.R.1857: Multiparty, Multiforum Jurisdiction Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 10, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 20, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Multiparty, Multiforum Jurisdiction Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal judicial code to grant Federal district courts original jurisdiction over civil actions arising out of a single accident that results in the death or injury of 25 or more natural persons, provided the amount in controversy exceeds $50,000 per person and minimal diversity of citizenship exists. Authorizes venue in any district in which a defendant resides or in which a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
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| June 10, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) |