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Nature of Suit Code: 230
Nature of Suit: Rent, Lease, Ejectment
Cause of Action: 28:1441rl Removal- Rent, Lease, &amp; Ejectment

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION,

Plaintiff,

CASE NO. 16cv2759-LAB (AGS)

ORDER OF REMAND

vs.

PHYLLIS RANSOM,

Defendant.

San Diego Housing Commission sued Phyllis Ransom for failing to pay rent in

California state court. Ransom’s removal is improper because the Court lacks jurisdiction

to hear the dispute. The Housing Commission hasn’t brought a claim “arising under” the

Constitution or laws of the United States. 28 U.S.C. § 1331. And the dispute isn’t between

citizens of different states for more than $75,000. Id. § 1332. Ransom’s argument that

jurisdiction exists because her defenses depend on federal law violates the well-pleaded

complaint rule. See Nashville R. Co. v. Mottley, 211 U.S. 149 (1908).

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED: November 16, 2016

HONORABLE LARRY ALAN Burns

United States District Judge

16cv2759

Case 3:16-cv-02759-LAB-AGS Document 5 Filed 11/16/16 Page 1 of 1