Legal Opinion
William R. Harr and Finster Courier, Inc. d/b/a Elite Express v. Julian Hayes and Tracey Hayes
Indiana Court of Appeals
Decided July 3, 2018No. 49A02-1711-CT-2595PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Robb, Judge.
Case Summary and Issues
[1] Following an accident between two semi-tractor trailers, a lawsuit commenced between the two drivers, Julian Hayes ("Hayes") and William R. Harr, and Harr's employer, Finster Courier, Inc., d/b/a/ Elite Express (collectively, "Defendants"). The Defendants attempted to remove the case to federal court contending the parties were citizens of different states and that the amount in controversy exceeded $75,000. Hayes objected to removal, arguing *519 such action was premature and that the amount in controversy did not exceed $75,000. The district court…
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