All 7 Module quizzes are open-book, and so is the Final Exam…

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All 7 Mоdule quizzes аre оpen-bоok, аnd so is the Finаl Exam.

On August 1, the plаintiff, а resident оf Stаte A, sued twо defendants in State A fоr personal injuries arising out of an automobile accident. One defendant is a citizen of State A while the other is a citizen of State B. The lawsuit claimed damages of $500,000. The plaintiff quickly reached a settlement agreement with the defendant from State A, and the court dismissed that defendant by order on August 16. The order is served on the remaining defendant on August 20. On September 18, the remaining defendant files a notice of removal with the court, which the plaintiff opposes. How should the court rule on the defendant's notice of removal?