removal of cause

removal of cause
In the usual sense of the term, the transfer of a case from a state to a federal court, made on the petition of a defendant or defendants. Shamrock Oil & Gas Corp. v Sheets, 313 US 100, 85 L Ed 1214, 61 S Ct 868. In the broad sense of the term, any transfer of a case from one court to another. See change of venue.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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