Jackson v. Twentyman, 7 L. Ed. 374 (1829). · Go Syfert
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98 citation events (19 in the last 25 years) across 46 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Auctus Fund, LLC v. Drone Guarder, Inc. (mad, 2022-02-14)
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discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Auctus Fund, LLC v. Drone Guarder, Inc.
D. Mass. · 2022 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
ne alien cannot sue another in a federal court unless a federal question is raised.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) State v. One 1990 Honda Accord
N.J. · 1998 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
the common law of england is not to be taken in all respects to be that of america. our ancestors ... adopted only that portion which was applicable to their situation.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Engstrom v. Hornseth (2×)
D.P.R. · 1997 · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence low
he judicial power was not extended to private suits, in which an alien is a party, unless a citizen be the adverse party.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Buti v. Impressa Perosa, S.R.L. (2×)
S.D.N.Y. · 1996 · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence low
the judicial power was not extended to private suits, in which an alien is a party, unless a citizen be the adverse party
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Lloyds Bank PLC v. Norkin (2×)
S.D.N.Y. · 1993 · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence low
the judicial power was not extended to private suits, in which an alien is a party, unless a citizen be the adverse party
discussed Cited as authority (rule) DeLagarde v. Tours VI Ltd.
D.V.I. · 2022 · confidence medium
As such, “[a] description of the parties is, therefore, indispensable to the exercise of jurisdiction”); Jackson v. Twentyman, 27 U.S. 136, 136 (1829) 2 28 U.S.C. § 1332 provides in relevant part: “district courts shall have original jurisdiction of all civil actions” between “citizens of different States.” 28 U.S.C. § 1332 (a).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Sycamore Management Group, LLC v. Coosa Cable Co. (2×)
Ala. · 2010 · confidence medium
Van Ness v. Pacard, 27 U.S. 137, 143-44 , 2 Pet. 137 , 7 L.Ed. 374, 376-77 (1829).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Supervisor of Assessments v. Hartge Yacht Yard, Inc.
Md. · 2004 · confidence medium
Van Ness v. Pacard, 27 U.S. 137, 143-44 , 2 Pet. 137 , 7 L.Ed. 374, 376-77 (1829).
cited Cited as authority (rule) LaFarge Bldg. Materials, Inc. v. Stribling
unknown court · 2003 · confidence medium
Van Ness v. Pacard, 27 U.S. 137, 143-44 , 2 Pet. 137 , 7 L.Ed. 374, 376-77 (1829).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Colonial Pipeline Co. v. State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Md. · 2002 · confidence medium
Van Ness v. Pacard, 27 U.S. 137, 143-44 , 2 Pet. 137 , 7 L.Ed. 374, 376-77 (1829).
cited Cited "see" In Re Glumetza Antitrust Litigation
N.D. Cal. · 2022 · signal: see · confidence high
See FTC v. Actavis, 570 27 U.S. 136 (2013).
cited Cited "see" Thirteenth Street Corp. v. A-1 Plumbing & Heating Co.
Colo. · 1982 · signal: see · confidence high
See Van Ness v. Pacard, 27 U.S. (2 Pet.) 137 , 7 L.Ed. 374 (1829).
cited Cited "see, e.g." H. Herfurth, Jr. Inc. v. United States
4th Cir. · 1935 · signal: see also · confidence low
See, also, Van Ness v. Pacard, 2 Pet. 137 , 7 L.
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Daniel and Joseph Jackson, Plaintiffs in Error vs. John Twentyman
Supreme Court of the United States.
Feb 18, 1829.
7 L. Ed. 374
Mr Taylor, for the plaintiffs in error,
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The Court were of opinion that the 11 th section of the act must be construed in connexion with and in ftonformity to the constitution of the United States. That by the latter, the judicial power was'not extended to private suits, in which an alien is a party, unless a citizen be the adverse party. .It was indispensable therefore. to aver the citizenship of the defendants, in order to show oh the record the jurisdiction of the court:

The omission , so to do was fatal, and according to the known course of the decisions of the Court, the judgment of the circuit court must be reversed for want of jurisdiction.