Williams v. Carlos

Opinion

FILED

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT 0F COLUMBIA NUV l 5 2012 KAY WILLIAMS, ) C?)l‘irri(s ceta Plaintiff, § v. § Civil Action No. JUAN CARLOS GONZALES, et al., § Defendants. § MEMORANDUM OPINION

The plaintiff has filed an application to proceed in forma pauperis and a pro se complaint. She alleges that the defendants "have attempted to take advantage of and defraud [her] by knowingly misrepresenting the facts" and by failing to make "full disclosure" with respect to a motor vehicle she purchased from them in July 2012. She demands damages of $6000 and clear title to the vehicle.

Federal district courts have jurisdiction in civil actions arising under the Constitution, laws or treaties of the United States. See 28 U.S.C. § 1331. In addition, federal district courts have jurisdiction over civil actions where the matter in controversy exceeds $75,000, and the suit is between citizens of different States. See 28 U.S.C. § l332(a). 'l`his complaint sets forth no federal question. Although the parties appear to be citizens of different states, the matter in controversy does not exceed the $75,000 threshold. Accordingly, the Court will dismiss this action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.

An Order consistent with this Memorandu Opinion is issued separately.

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