Q: What does this mean-Cause Of Action: Diversity-Petition for Removal?
A: It sounds like the defendant is petitioning a state court for removal of a personal injury case to federal district court due to diversity of citizenship (parties are citizens of different states). Consult your attorney as to how to handle this.
A: You may be better off in federal court or not. You have a lawyer, talk to them. If you don't, here's where the do-it-yourself comes to a stop. These things get technical and you need to have an attorney.
Chase T Wilson agrees with this answer
A: It means the defendant is petitioning to have the case removed to federal court on the basis that there is complete diversity and the case may be worth more than $75,000.
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