AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY
amount in controversy.The damages claimed or relief demanded by the injured party in a
lawsuit. • For a federal court to have diversity jurisdiction, the amount in controversy must exceed
$75,000. 28 USCA § 1332(a). — Also termed jurisdictional amount; matter in controversy. See
DIVERSITY OF CITIZENSHIP ; AGGREGATION DOCTRINE. [Cases: Courts 119, 167;
Federal Courts 335.] [Blacks Law 8th]