Markantonatos v. Maryland Drydock Co.

McGOHEY, District Judge.

Two motions are here considered.

Defendant moves, pursuant to Section 1404(a) of Title 28 of the U.S.C.A. to transfer this action “to the United States District Court sitting in and for the City of Baltimore, Maryland,” and plaintiff moves to remand the case to the Supreme Court, New York County.

This suit based upon an injury which occurred in Baltimore, Maryland, was instituted in the New York State Court and removed here by defendant on the ground of diversity. The defendant now disputes the plaintiff’s New York residence and citizenship but, on the affidavits and…