Resolving the Conflict Between Receipt and Proper Service: Murphy Bros. v. Michetti Pipe Stringing, Inc.

Authors

Jennifer N. Moore

Publication Date

3-2000

Document Type

Casenote

Abstract

In Murphy Bros. v. Michetti Pipe Stringing, Inc., the United States Supreme Court resolved the conflict over what event triggers the removal period under 28 U.S.C. § 1446(b), proper service or receipt of a copy of the complaint. The Court held proper service begins the removal period.

Recommended Citation

Moore, Jennifer N. (2000) "Resolving the Conflict Between Receipt and Proper Service: Murphy Bros. v. Michetti Pipe Stringing, Inc.," Mercer Law Review: Vol. 51: No. 2, Article 13.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.law.mercer.edu/jour_mlr/vol51/iss2/13