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§ 203. Jurisdiction; amount in controversy

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Release point 114-49 · current through 08/07/2015

§ 203.

Jurisdiction; amount in controversy

An action or proceeding falling under the Convention shall be deemed to arise under the laws and treaties of the United States. The district courts of the United States (including the courts enumerated in section 460 of title 28) shall have original jurisdiction over such an action or proceeding, regardless of the amount in controversy.

Source(Added Pub. L. 91–368, § 1,
July 31, 1970
, 84 Stat. 692.)

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