§ 1653. Amendment of pleadings to show jurisdiction

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Defective allegations of jurisdiction may be amended, upon terms, in the trial or appellate courts.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 944.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 399 (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 274c, as added Mar. 3, 1915, ch. 90, 38 Stat. 956).

Section was extended to permit amendment of all jurisdictional allegations instead of merely allegations of diversity of citizenship as provided by section 399 of title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed.

Changes were made in phraseology.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 646
62 Stat. 944
Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 274c
Mar. 3, 1915, ch. 90
38 Stat. 956
section 399 of title 28

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§ 1653

Amendment of pleadings to show jurisdiction

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 646

Stat.62 Stat. 944

ActMar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 274c

ActMar. 3, 1915, ch. 90

Stat.38 Stat. 956

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