Marler v. Hiebert

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

VRATIL, District Judge.

This matter comes before the Court on defendant’s Motion To Dismiss (Doc. # 82) filed March 3, 1997. Plaintiff brings this action for wrongful death of his wife, Brandi Marler, pursuant to K.S.A. §§ 60-1901 and 1902. Federal jurisdiction is based exclusively on diversity of citizenship. Defendant claims that the Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction over plaintiffs claims because there is no diversity of citizenship as required by 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Because the Court finds its exercise of diversity jurisdiction is proper, defendant’s motion is…