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amount in controversy

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Definitions from Case Law

From 299 U.S. 269 - KVOS, Inc. v. Associated Press · 1936Most cited · 1,135 citing opinions

Where the allegations as to the amount in controversy are challenged by the defendant in an appropriate manner, the plaintiff must support them by competent proof.

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Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The damages claimed or relief demanded; the amount claimed or sued for. Smith v. Giles, 65 Tex. 341; Barber v. Kennedy, 18 Minn. 216, (Gil. 196;) Railroad Co., v. Cunnigan, 95 Tex. 439, 67 S. W. 888

Defined under Amount in Black's Law Dictionary.