Opinion
Civil Action No. 05-1531.
November 21, 2007
MEMORANDUM OPINION
This matter comes before the Court on plaintiff's application to proceed in forma pauperis and pro se complaint. The Court will grant the application, and dismiss the complaint.
It appears that plaintiff's claims pertain to real estate in Prince George's County, Maryland. Federal district courts have jurisdiction in civil actions arising under the Constitution, laws or treaties of the United States. See 28 U.S.C. § 1331. In addition, federal district courts have jurisdiction over civil actions where the matter in controversy exceeds $75,000, and is between citizens of different states. See 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a). Plaintiff's complaint states neither a federal claim, nor establishes diversity of citizenship. Both plaintiff and defendant are Maryland residents, and the complaint does not establish that the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. It appears, then, that this Court has no jurisdiction over this matter.
For these reasons, the complaint will be dismissed. An Order consistent with this Memorandum Opinion will be issued separately on this date.