Clayman v. University of Pennsylvania, Trustees of the et al

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Memorandum Opinion and Order that this action is dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The Court certifies, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § l9l5(a)(3), that an appeal from this decision could not be taken in good faith. Judge Donald C. Nugent on 10/2/2015. (S,SR)

deciphered to suggest he was brought up on disciplinaiy charges, cleared of the charges after a
heai·ing, but told his conduct was annoying, unusual and lacking in judgment. He does not allege
the University imposed sanctions against him . There are no allegations in the case suggesting
damages would amount to more than $75,000 as required to establi sh jurisdiction based on diversity
of citizenship.

Conclusion
Accordingly, this action is dismissed for lack of subj ect matter jurisdiction. The Court
certifies, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § l 9 l 5(a)(3), that an appeal from this decision could not be taken in
good faith. 1
IT IS SO ORDERED.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Dated:

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28 U .S.C. § l 9 I 5(a)(3) prov ides :
An appeal may not be taken informa pauper is if the trial co mt certifies that it is not
taken in good faith.

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