McCormick v. C.E. Thurston & Sons, Inc.

ORDER AND OPINION

MacKENZIE, District Judge.

This matter came before the Court pursuant to Plaintiffs’ motion to remand. Plaintiffs argue that neither of the grounds stated in Defendant’s notice of removal properly establish federal jurisdiction over the instant action. After hearing argument in the matter and duly considering the parties’ submissions, this Court agrees. Accordingly, Plaintiffs’ motion to remand is hereby GRANTED.

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