Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit January 21, 2000, 99-1556 (Michael Vincent v. Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation)

HEANEY, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff, Michael Vincent (Vincent), an employee of Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation (DM&E), filed suit against DM&E in South Dakota state court seeking damages for breach of contract and promissory estoppel arising from the terms of his employment. DM&E removed the action to the district court, contending that federal jurisdiction existed under 28 U.S.C.