Lehigh Val. R. Co. v. Rainey

DALLAS, Circuit Judge.

This is an action to recover $5,919.98, alleged to he due by the defendants to the plaintiff for transportation of coal from Clearfield, Pa., to Perth Amboy, If. J. It was originally brought in a state court, and, on defendants’ petition, was removed into this court, upon the ground that a federal question was involved. At the time of removal the plaintiff’s statement of claim had been filed, but no defense had been in any manner interposed. Since the removal the defendants have, by plea, challenged the jurisdiction of this court. This plea has been demurred to, and upon…