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Old 03-26-2008, 10:35 AM   #39 (permalink)
Adux
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Originally Posted by Blademaster View Post
The reason why the Major went for $75,000 because I am guessing that this is a diversity case meaning it is a case between citizens between different states and in order to have a diversity case, you have to have a minimum of damages of over $75,000 in order to use the federal court system otherwise he would be stuck in a state court system.
Well, that clears up quite lot, good to have a resident lawyer student, I am sure you will stop advising WAB from that day you are able to charge by the hour..lol

What is your opinion regarding enlisted men bypassing JAG, and taking their grievences to civil courts?
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