A bill to increase the amount in controversy necessary as a basis of jurisdiction of Federal district courts, and to grant Federal district courts jurisdiction in certain multiperson injury actions.
Jurisdiction Reform Act of 1986 - Amends the judicial code to increase from $10,000 to $25,000 the amount in controversy required as a basis for Federal district court jurisdiction.
Grants Federal district courts jurisdiction over civil actions arising out of an event which results in injury to 25 or more persons, provided: (1) the value of the alleged injuries exceeds $10,000 per person; and (2) diversity of citizenship exists between adverse parties. Sets forth certain requirements regarding the determination of liability, damages, and substantive law when such actions are transferred to multidistrict panels.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.
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