Nickelson v. Nestles Milk Products Corporation

HOLMES, Circuit Judge.

This is an action for damages filed in the state court by appellant, Willie Nickel-son, against the appellees, Nestles Milk Products Corporation and Swift & Company. The case was removed to the federal court, a motion to remand overruled, and, on motion of the defendants in the court below, a summary judgment was rendered against the plaintiff.

The question of jurisdiction demands our first consideration. Diversity of citizenship sufficient to warrant removal is clear and conceded, but it is contended that the requisite amount in controversy is lacking. Appellant seeks to…