Jack S. Russell v. Basila Mfg. Co., Inc.

The three officers and directors, citizens of Alabama, were admittedly unnecessary and dispensable parties. “On the question of jurisdiction, an unnecessary and dispensable party will not be considered.” Salem Trust Co. v. Manufacturers’ Finance Co., 264 U.S. 182, 190, 44 S.Ct. 266, 267, 68 L.Ed. 628. There was no jurisdiction over the three officers and directors who were citizens of Alabama, but jurisdiction over the Delaware corporation existed from the beginning. It makes no difference whether the Alabamians were formally stricken as parties defendant by act of the plaintiffs or by ruling…