separable controversy
- An individual claim or legal dispute that, in itself, could be transferred to federal courts, despite being connected to other issues that are not eligible for such a move
- Even though the other issues could not be removed, the separable controversy was taken to the federal courts due to its individual relevance.
- The issue of whether the contract was violated stood as a separable controversy in the case, separate from the other matters involved.
- Due to its distinct nature and potential for resolution independent of the other claims, the copyright infringement aspect of the lawsuit was considered a separable controversy.
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