Memorandum Opinion and Order

Pending before the court is the plaintiff’s Motion to Remand.  Plaintiff Shonk Land Company LLC (“Shonk”) originally filed this action in West Virginia state court on June 14, 2001.  On August 10, 2001, defendant Ark Land Company (“Ark”) removed the action based on diversity of citizenship and an amount in controversy in excess of $75,000, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1446(a).   Shonk now moves this court for remand pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c), arguing that Ark exceeded the 30 day limit for removal. For reasons discussed herein, the motion is DENIED.