07/16/2009
Citizenship of Contract Partner Irrelevant for Diversity Jurisdiction
Morson v. Kreindler & Kreindler, LLP, 2009 WL 1375945 (D. Mass. 2009)
Brief Summary
For purposes of diversity jurisdiction, a Limited Liability Partnership was not a citizen of Massachusetts despite having both an office and a “contract partner” in the state.
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