Impleader Quick Question Forum

[heraclitus]

Hi, I have a quick question about impleaders:

A sues B in federal court based on diversity. B impleads C under FRCP Rule 14. A and C are from the same states. Does this destroy complete diversity for the original diversity claim between A and B? Or is this OK since the impleader is based on Suppl. J 1367?

Any answers would be greated appreciated!

[98234872348]

Hi, I have a quick question about impleaders:

A sues B in federal court based on diversity. B impleads C under FRCP Rule 14. A and C are from the same states. Does this destroy complete diversity for the original diversity claim between A and B? Or is this OK since the impleader is based on Suppl. J 1367?

Any answers would be greated appreciated!

As long as you have supplemental jurisdiction you're good under rule 14; the impleaded party does not affect the jurisdiction over the original claim because if he did, it would allow defendants to destroy diversity by impleading.

[heraclitus]

Hi, I have a quick question about impleaders:

A sues B in federal court based on diversity. B impleads C under FRCP Rule 14. A and C are from the same states. Does this destroy complete diversity for the original diversity claim between A and B? Or is this OK since the impleader is based on Suppl. J 1367?

Any answers would be greated appreciated!

As long as you have supplemental jurisdiction you're good under rule 14; the impleaded party does not affect the jurisdiction over the original claim because if he did, it would allow defendants to destroy diversity by impleading.

Got it! Thanks a lot!