Asked by Cristy Shoffner on Sep 29, 2024
Cases involving diversity of citizenship may arise between
A) citizens of different states.
B) a foreign country and citizens of a state.
C) citizens of a state and citizens of a foreign country.
D) All of these choices are correct.
Diversity of Citizenship
A basis for federal court jurisdiction when parties in a lawsuit are citizens of different states or a foreign country, allowing for disputes to be heard in federal court.
Citizens
Members of a state or nation who are legally recognized and entitled to its protection and to political rights.
Different States
Variations across U.S. states or countries, particularly concerning laws, regulations, and cultural practices.
- Achieve proficiency in the areas of federal-question jurisdiction and diversity-of-citizenship jurisdiction.
- Recognize the standards for instituting legal action rooted in diversity-of-citizenship.
Learning Objectives
- Achieve proficiency in the areas of federal-question jurisdiction and diversity-of-citizenship jurisdiction.
- Recognize the standards for instituting legal action rooted in diversity-of-citizenship.
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