Smith v. McDowell Furniture Co.

The motion to remove is based on the allegation of diversity of citizenship and separable controversy. The diversity of citizenship is not controverted. Does the complaint state a separable cause of action? This is the primary question presented.

The test of separability lies in the complaint and the cause of action therein stated. If the cause of action, as stated, is not separable the motion must be denied. Lackey v. R. R., 219 N. C., 195; Burleson v. Snipes, 211 N. C., 396, 190 S. E., 220; Rucker v. Snider Bros., Inc., 210 N. C., 777, 188 S. E., 405; Trust Co. v. R. R., 209 N. C., 304, 183…