§1451. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter—
(1) The term "State court" includes the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
(2) The term "State" includes the District of Columbia.
(Added Pub. L. 91–358, title I, §172(d)(1), July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 591.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective first day of seventh calendar month which begins after July 29, 1970, see section 199(a) of Pub. L. 91–358, set out as an Effective Date of 1970 Amendment note under section 1257 of this title.
Court Cases Citing 28 U.S.C. § 1451
- Claudia Lanier v. Wachovia Bank (2010)
- NASA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION v. W. JENKINS PLUMBING&HEATING COMPANY et al (2009)
- SHAFIQUE v. EQUITY RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (2024)
- WALKER v. MASTER SECURITY COMPANY LLC (2016)
- Resilient Floor Covering Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees et al v. Michael's Floor Covering, Inc. (2013)