Tanzymore v. Bethlehem Steel Corp.

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Tanzymore v. Bethlehem Steel Corp.
Court U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
Citation 457 F.2d 1320 (3d Cir. 1972)
Date decided March 29, 1972

Facts:


Tanzymore filed a complaint in the federal court seeking damages for personal injuries against a Pennsylvania company. Depositions were taken, and while the complaint alleged Tanzymore was an Ohio domiciliary, nothing in the deposition was consistent with this assertion.


Issues

Whether a hearing is required to determine domiciliary residence, or whether the burden of supporting the allegations is on the plaintiff.


Holding/Decision

Complaint dismissed.


Rules

A hearing is not required so long as the court has afforded the plaintiff notice and a fair opportunity to be heard.When the jurisdictional allegations are traversed, the plaintiff has the burden of supporting those allegations.

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