When MAY a federal court decline jurisdiction of a class action suit?

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Legal Definition

The court may decline jurisdiction where: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the class are citizens of the same state and the primary defendants are from the same state.

Plain English Explanation

A federal court may decline jurisdiction of a class action if between one-third and two-thirds of the class are citizens of the same state and the primary defendants are from the same state.

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When MAY a federal court decline jurisdiction of a class action suit?

Related Concepts

How is subject matter jurisdiction established under the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA)? What are the requirements for certification of a class action? When MUST a federal court decline jurisdiction of a class action suit?

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