Justice Cometh, Ltd. v. Harry B. White

Cheryl B. Lamkins appeals the district court’s order dismissing, for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, her claim against Clifford Lancey, David Watkins, Eddie Watkins and Watkins Lumber & Supply Co. (“Lancey Group”), pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 362(h), for damages caused by their violation of the automatic stay in her bankruptcy proceeding. 1 She argues that both 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and 1334 provide the district court jurisdiction over her claim. We review questions of subject matter jurisdiction de novo. See Milan Express, Inc. v. Averitt Express, Inc., 208 F.3d 975, 978 (11th Cir.2000).

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