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Caterpillar Inc v Williams

482 U.S. 386 (1987)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year1987
Statusunclear

Key Principle

The well-pleaded complaint rule governs federal question jurisdiction; a defense of federal preemption does not create federal jurisdiction.

Area of Law

procedure

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