§ Form 7 Statement of Jurisdiction

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Form 7. Statement of Jurisdiction

    a. (For diversity-of-citizenship jurisdiction.) The plaintiff is [a citizen of Michigan] [a corporation incorporated under the laws of Michigan with its principal place of business in Michigan]. The defendant is [a citizen of New York] [a corporation incorporated under the laws of New York with its principal place of business in New York]. The amount in controversy, without interest and costs, exceeds the sum or value specified by 28 U.S.C. § 1332.

    b. (For federal-question jurisdiction.) This action arises under [the United States Constitution, specify the article or amendment and the section] [a United States treaty specify] [a federal statute, ___ U.S.C. § ___].

    c. (For a claim in the admiralty or maritime jurisdiction.) This is a case of admiralty or maritime jurisdiction. (To invoke admiralty status under Rule 9(h) use the following: This is an admiralty or maritime claim within the meaning of Rule 9(h).)