Boddie v. Walker

This cause comes before the court on its own motion, addressing some of the unexpected events which have transpired in this case in recent days and providing guidance for the parties going forward. This court found it necessary to continue this case on the Friday before the scheduled trial, after it developed concerns regarding whether it had jurisdiction.1 In *542continuing the case, this court requested Judge Virden to hold a new pretrial conference, at which she should make inquiries regarding the citizenship of the parties on the relevant dates.

The surprising events in this case have given…