Florida Sample Letter for Defendant's Notice of Removal [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Attorney's Name] [Attorney's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Re: Defendant's Notice of Removal — [Case Name & Number] Dear [Attorney's Name], I am writing to provide you with a formal notice of removal in relation to the above-mentioned case, which is currently pending in [State] [Court Name]. As the defendant in this matter, I, [Your Name], believe that removal to the United States District Court for the [District Name] is appropriate due to diversity jurisdiction or federal question jurisdiction. Diversity jurisdiction arises as there is complete diversity of citizenship between the parties involved in this lawsuit. Specifically, the plaintiff, [Plaintiff's Name], is a citizen of [State], while I, the defendant, am a citizen of the state of Florida. The amount in controversy exceeds the minimum jurisdictional requirement of [$ amount] under 28 U.S.C. §1332. Additionally, federal question jurisdiction is implicated in this case since it involves a federal issue that is central to the dispute. The legal claims presented by the plaintiff rely on [federal statute or constitutional provision]. As such, removal to the United States District Court for the [District Name] is warranted. Enclosed with this letter, please find the following documents: 1. Notice of Removal (Form attached) 2. Civil Cover Sheet (Form attached) 3. Payment of filing fees ([$ amount] enclosed or to be paid separately) 4. Copies of all pleadings filed in the state court proceedings. I kindly request that you acknowledge receipt of this notice and provide confirmation of the filing of these documents with the appropriate court within [time frame] in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Please address all further communications and correspondences regarding this case to my attention at the address mentioned above. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to your prompt action. Sincerely, [Your Name]