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28 U.S.C. § 1653. - Amendment of pleadings to show jurisdiction · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 28/§ 1653

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28 U.S.C. § 1653.Chapter 111

§ 1653

Amendment of pleadings to show jurisdiction

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Defective allegations of jurisdiction may be amended, upon terms, in the trial or appellate courts.

Release: pl-119-73not60 (2026-01-23)