amount in controversy
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, Black's (1910)
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.
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.