Langston Hughes v. Pennsylvania Railroad Company

BURGER, Circuit Judge:

This appeal follows a District Court certification of Appellants’ personal injury and damage actions to the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions for trial on a finding that “it appears [s] to the satisfaction of the court that this action will not justify a judgment in excess of $10,000.” Having made this determination, the District Court had the authority to certify the case to General Sessions pursuant to 11 D. C.Code § 962. The District Court Order of Certification set forth no reasons for the certification, and whatever pretrial discussion took place…