Yazdchi v. Geico
Yazdchi v. Geico
Opinion of the Court
The Yazdchis, plaintiffs in this case, file an appeal from the District Court’s dis
The District Court dismissed based on a failure to prove federal subject matter jurisdiction. The only basis alleged by the appellants is diversity jurisdiction. The Yazdchis claim to be residents of Iran. Allegation of residency is insufficient — the plaintiff must allege citizenship to satisfy diversity requirements. Nadler v. American Motors Sales Corp., 764 F.2d 409, 413 (5th Cir. 1985). Additionally, the record shows that the plaintiffs have represented that they are residents of Harris County to other courts and are therefore domiciled in Texas. 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Because at least one of the defendants is also a citizen of Texas, there is no diversity jurisdiction here. The decision of the district court is AFFIRMED.
Pursuant to 5th Cir. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be
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