Rivet v. Regions Bank of Louisiana

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1998-02-24

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*472 Justice Ginsburg delivered the opinion of the Court. Congress has provided for removal of eases from state court to federal court when the plaintiff’s eomplaint alleges a claim arising under federal law. Congress has not authorized removal based on a defense or anticipated defens…

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