Georgia-Carolina Brick & Tile Co. v. Merry Bros. Brick & Tile Co.

(After stating the foregoing facts.) The district courts of the United States shall have original jurisdiction of all suits of a civil nature at common’law or in equity, where the matter in controversy exceeds, exclusive of interest and costs, the sum of $3000, and is between citizens of different states. See Title 28, sec. 41 (1), U. S. C. A. When such suits are brought in State courts, thej>' may be removed to the United States district court having jurisdiction thereof, upon proper and timely application being made to the State court therefor. Title 28, sec. 71, U. S. C. A. When such…