Clifford Corp., N v. v. Ingber

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

WALKER, District Judge:

This court, like all federal courts, has a “virtually unflagging obligation ... to exercise jurisdiction given to [it].” Colorado River Water Conservation District v. United States, 424 U.S. 800, 817, 96 S.Ct. 1236, 1246, 47 L.Ed.2d 483 (1976). However, a federal court must first ensure that it has, in fact, been given jurisdiction to hear a matter. Federal subject matter jurisdiction thus may be raised at any time during litigation, and must be raised sua sponte by a federal court if there is any indication that the court lacks jurisdiction. See,…