Mutual Life Insurance v. Marsh

The appellee brought suit on an insurance policy for $3,000 and 12 per cent, penalty and attorney’s fees.

The appellant is a citizen of the State of New York and the appellee is a citizen of the State of Arkansas. The appellant filed its petition for removal to the Federal court, alleging diversity of citizenship, and that the amount in controversy exceeds the sum of $3,000.

The appellant filed a bond and prayed that the court proceed no further, and that the cause be removed to the United States District Court.

The circuit court denied the petition, and appellant filed answer, the case…