Opinion
Civil Action No. 12 1878
11-19-2012
DEBORAH DIANE FLETCHER, Plaintiff, v. STAR CREEK APARTMENT MANAGER, Defendant.
MEMORANDUM OPINION
The plaintiff has filed an application to proceed in forma pauperis and a pro se complaint. The application will be granted, and the complaint will be dismissed.
Plaintiff brings this action to recover a security deposit paid to her former landlord in Miami, Florida. 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 the suit is between citizens of different states. See 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a). This complaint sets forth no federal question. Although the parties appear to be citizens of different states, the matter in controversy does not exceed the $75,000 threshold. Accordingly, the Court will dismiss this action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. An Order consistent with this Memorandum Opinion is issued separately.
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United States District Judge