diversity jurisdiction

diversity jurisdiction definition - legal

n

A form of federal court jurisdiction over state law disputes, based on the partiesÂ’ residence in different states (or one party being a noncitizen of the United States).

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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