3. The legislative history to 28 U.S.C. 1367(b)indicates the intent to prohibit supplemental jurisdiction when its

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3. The legislative history to 28 U.S.C. ยง 1367(b)indicates the intent to prohibit supplemental jurisdiction when its exercise would circumvent traditional330limitations on the grant of diversity jurisdiction. Given the text and history to the statute, explain whether supplemental jurisdiction is available in these situations:

(a) P, from Virginia, sues D, from Texas, and D files an impleader complaint against TP from Texas;

(b) P from Virginia, sues D, from Texas, and D files an impleader complaint against TP from Virginia;

(c) Assuming the facts of (b), P then asserts a state law claim against TP from Virginia.

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Civil Procedure Cases And Materials

ISBN: 9780314280169

11th Edition

Authors: Jack Friedenthal, Arthur Miller, John Sexton, Helen Hershkoff

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