amount in controversy

amount in controversy. The damages claimed or relief demanded by the injured party in a lawsuit. • For a federal court to have diversity jurisdiction, the amount in controversy must exceed $75,000. 28 USCA § 1332(a). — Also termed jurisdictional amount; matter in controversy. See DIVERSITY OF CITIZENSHIP ; AGGREGATION DOCTRINE. [Cases: Courts 119, 167; Federal Courts 335.]

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译员Bernardine，毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院，专注翻译各种与医疗保健及生命科学有关的法律文件。