Whiddon Farms, Inc. v. Delta and Pine Land Co.

OPINION

VOLLMER, District Judge.

This matter comes before the court on defendant Monsanto Company’s motion for leave to amend its notice of removal and for reconsideration of an order remanding this case to the Circuit Court of Wilcox County, Alabama. After careful consideration, the court concludes that it lacks jurisdiction to address Monsanto’s motion.

I. BACKGROUND

Monsanto, joined by defendants Delta and Pine Land Company and Helena' Chemical Company, removed this action on April 14, 2000. In its notice of removal, Monsanto asserted that the court had diversity jurisdiction over this matter…