Pendent Jurisidiction (also called Supplemental Jurisdiction), allows the Plaintiff to file both federal and state claims in the same lawsuit. But did you know that if the federal claim(s) is dismissed, whether by the judge or a voluntary withdrawal of all federal causes of action by the Plaintiff, Plaintiff's state claim(s) may not be heard. Why? Because, then, the court no long has jurisdiction over a federal claim to assert subject-matter jurisdiction over the state claim. The Judge is not bound to hear the state claim(s). This video gives a scenario what that might look like.
This video also encourages the Pro Se to evaluate their case before filing a lawsuit, to determine whether to file in federal court and assert pendent jurisdiction, or file in state court. Additionally, the vidoe lists three other instances in which the judge has authority not to review Plaintiff's state claim.
12 апр 2024
