Contents of Notice of Removal. Where removal is based on jurisdiction under

28 U.S.C. § 1332, the short and plain statement of the grounds for removal shall contain a statement of the date of the commencement of the action. PRETRIAL BRIEF REQUIREMENTS 83.V: [Pretrial brief requirements were moved to Local Civ. Rule 26.05 (D.S.C.) effective December 1, 2000.] CONDUCT OF TRIAL