Bruner v. Marjec, Inc.

MICHIE, District Judge.

This case arises on the complaint of the plaintiff, Bruner, for injuries suffered due to the negligence of the defendant while he was a guest at the defendant’s “Shawneeland” premises in Frederick County, Virginia. By way of answer, defendant alleges that there is no diversity of citizenship between the parties and, therefore, the action should be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Plaintiff, in his complaint, alleges that he is a citizen of Virginia residing in Warm Springs, Virginia, and that the defendant is a corporation incorporated in the State of Maryland,…