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Demarest v. HSBC Bank USA

Ruling by

Milan D. Smith Jr.

Lower Court

USDC Central District of California

Lower Court Judge

Andre Birotte Jr.
Because trustee of traditional trust was sued in its own name, its citizenship was all that mattered for diversity purposes and not citizenship of trust's investors; thus, diversity jurisdiction was proper.



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Judge Profile

Jun. 20, 2017

Milan D. Smith Jr.

Circuit Judge
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

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