Tassie v. Continental Oil Co.

JAMESON, District Judge.

This personal injury action was commenced in the state district court of Silver Bow County, Montana. The accident giving rise to the action occurred in Fallon County, Montana. Defendants removed the action to this court, designating the Billings Division. Plaintiff has moved to remand or, if that motion is denied, for transfer of venue to the Butte Division of this court.

The parties are agreed that diversity of citizenship and the proper amount in controversy are present. Plaintiff argues, however, that this court is without jurisdiction because the case was removed to…