United States Third Circuit
Sikirica v. Nationwide Ins. Co., 04-2035
A writ of summons alone cannot be the "initial pleading" that triggers the 30-day period for removal under 28 U.S.C. section 1445(b).
Appellate Information
- Argued 01/11/2005
- Decided 08/04/2005
- Published 08/04/2005
Judges
- Before ROTH and CHERTOFF, Circuit Judges, and SHAPIRO, District Judge.
Court
- United States Third Circuit
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- Marvin Leibowitz, Pittsburgh, PA, for Appellant.
- For Appellees:
- L. John Argento, Swartz Campbell, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA, for Appellee.