Removal Petition
/rɪˈmuːvəl pɪˈtɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request to transfer a case from state court to federal court under statutory authority.
The defendant filed a removal petition to move the lawsuit to federal court.
Forms
- removal petitions
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Commentary
A removal petition is specifically used to change venue jurisdiction from state to federal courts; drafters must carefully cite statutory grounds for removal.
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