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Nature of Suit Code: 190
Nature of Suit: Other Contract Actions
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Fed. Question

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MICHAEL FICK,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-08-0304 GEB KJM PS

vs.

DIXIE COHEN

Defendant. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

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This action was filed by plaintiff proceeding in propria persona. Plaintiff alleges

that the action was filed in federal court because the amount in controversy exceeds the amount

recoverable in small claims court. The federal court is a court of limited jurisdiction. The

complaint fails to set forth an adequate basis for subject matter jurisdiction. The amount in

controversy does not exceed $75,000 and it does not appear plaintiff and defendant are citizens

of different states. See 28 U.S.C. § 1332.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that plaintiff shall show cause, in

writing, within fourteen days from the date of this order why this action should not be dismissed

for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.

DATED: February 22, 2008. 

006/fick.osc

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