Lenox v. S. A. Healy Co.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

BLAIR, District Judge.

In an effort to recover certain funds allegedly due and owing from defendant, plaintiff Johnny Lenox brought suit in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Maryland. Defendant has removed the action to this court, alleging that diversity of citizenship exists and that the amount in controversy exceeds $10,000. There is no dispute regarding the existence of diverse citizenship; plaintiff does, however, contend that the amount in controversy is less than $10,000. Plaintiff therefore seeks remand of the action to the state court.

Plaintiff’s claim…