A notice of removal is a legal document filed by a defendant to move a case from a state court to a federal court. The notice must be filed in the federal district court where the case is pending and must include a brief statement explaining the reasons for the removal.
You start a lawsuit by filing a complaint. In some circumstances, you file a petition or a motion. The court has several complaint forms that you may use in drafting your complaint. The forms are available online and at the Pro Se Intake Unit.
A document filed in a state court notifying the court that counsel filed a notice of removal and removed the case to federal district court.
The notice of removal of a civil action or proceeding shall be filed within 30 days after the receipt by the defendant, through service or otherwise, of a copy of the initial pleading setting forth the claim for relief upon which such action or proceeding is based, or within 30 days after the service of summons upon ...
1996) ("It is clear beyond peradventure of a doubt that the right of removal is vested exclusively in defendants. A plaintiff simply may not remove an action from a state court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1441(a) and 1446(a)"); Adams v. Adminastar Defense Services, Inc., 901 F.
A civil action brought in state court over which a federal district court would have jurisdiction may generally be removed by a defendant to the district court where the state action is pending. 28 U.S.C. § 1441(a).
A motion for remand must be made within 30 days after the notice of removal is filed, with the exception of a remand motion based on lack of subject-matter jurisdiction which can be made at any time. (§ 1447(c).)
Procedurally, it is simple. The defendant files a motion to remove in federal court, a notice to the same effect in state court, and gives notice to all the parties. The case is then docketed in federal court and proceeds there.
Procedurally, it is simple. The defendant files a motion to remove in federal court, a notice to the same effect in state court, and gives notice to all the parties. The case is then docketed in federal court and proceeds there.