separable controversy

A claim that is separate and independent from the other claims being asserted in a suit.

• This term is most often associated with the statute that permits an entire case to be removed to federal court if one of the claims, being separate and independent from the others, presents a federal question that is within the jurisdiction of the federal courts. 28 USCA § 1441(c). [Cases: Removal of Cases 48–61. C.J.S. Removal of Causes §§ 134–140.]

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译员蓉婧，欧洲知名商学院国际金融专业，专注翻译各种与美国证券法律有关的法律文件。