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Nature of Suit Code: 290
Nature of Suit: Other Real Property Actions
Cause of Action: 12:2601 Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) (findings &amp; purpose)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

UPWARD TREND, LLC,

Plaintiff,

vs.

TIMOTHY WILLIAM HUGHES, et al.,

Defendants.

CASE NO. 17cv1334-LAB (JLB)

ORDER OF REMAND

When a defendant removes a case from state court, and “it appears that the district 

court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the case shall be remanded.” 28 U.S.C. § 1447. 

Upward Trend filed an action in California state court against the Hughes for a single state 

law claim—unlawful detainer. The Hughes removed on the basis of federal question and 

diversity jurisdiction. But neither applies because there’s no federal claim on the face of 

Upward Trend’s well-pleaded complaint and both parties are California citizens fighting over 

less than $75,000. Caterpillar, Inc. v. Williams, 482 U.S. 386, 392 (1987); 28 U.S.C. 1331–

32. Since the Court lacks jurisdiction, the action is remanded to the Superior Court of 

California, County of San Diego, Central Division. The Clerk shall close the case.1

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: July 7, 2017

HONORABLE LARRY ALAN BURNS

United States District Judge

 

1 The pending motions are dismissed as moot. See Dkt. 2, 3, 5.

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