Opinion analysis: Unanimous court rejects federal jurisdiction for Fannie Mae

Wednesday’s lone opinion, Lightfoot v. Cendant Mortgage Corp., firmly rejects the extension of federal jurisdiction over cases involving the Federal National Mortgage Association. Discussion at the oral argument suggested that several of the justices were concerned that a broad rule permitting all Fannie Mae cases to be removed to federal court would flood the district … Continue reading Opinion analysis: Unanimous court rejects federal jurisdiction for Fannie Mae