What is the difference between pendent and ancillary jurisdiction?

What is the difference between pendent and ancillary jurisdiction? Pendent jurisdiction allowed federal courts to assert jurisdiction over state law claims having a sufficient nexus to the federal claim. Ancillary jurisdiction, on the other hand, allowed courts in diversity cases to assert jurisdiction over non-diverse parties joined after the filing of the original suit. What … Continue reading What is the difference between pendent and ancillary jurisdiction?