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Gilbert-Mitchell v. Lappin

United States District Court, S.D. Illinois
Oct 20, 2006
Civil No. 06-741-MJR (S.D. Ill. Oct. 20, 2006)

Opinion

Civil No. 06-741-MJR.

October 20, 2006


MEMORANDUM AND ORDER


This action is before the Court to rule on Plaintiff's motion for relief from judgment (Doc. 7), filed pursuant to Rule 60(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Rule 60(b) provides for relief from judgment for "mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect." FED.R.CIV.P. 60(b)(1).

In this motion, Plaintiff challenges the transfer of this case to this District from the District Court for the District of Columbia, arguing that such a transfer defeats diversity jurisdiction. See 28 U.S.C. § 1332. However, diversity jurisdiction is irrelevant here, as Plaintiff's claims arise under the laws and Constitution of the United States. See 28 U.S.C. § 1331. Therefore, Plaintiff has not presented any argument warranting relief under Rule 60(b), and the instant motion is DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED.


Summaries of

Gilbert-Mitchell v. Lappin

United States District Court, S.D. Illinois
Oct 20, 2006
Civil No. 06-741-MJR (S.D. Ill. Oct. 20, 2006)
Case details for

Gilbert-Mitchell v. Lappin

Case Details

Full title:WALLACE GILBERT-MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiff, v. HARLEY LAPPIN, et al.…

Court:United States District Court, S.D. Illinois

Date published: Oct 20, 2006

Citations

Civil No. 06-741-MJR (S.D. Ill. Oct. 20, 2006)