If a Defendant Lives in One State and the Plaintiff

question 59

Multiple Choice

If a defendant lives in one state and the plaintiff lives in another state,and the amount in controversy exceeds seventy-five thousand dollars,their case may be heard in federal court because:

• A)there is a federal question involved.
• B)the defendant always gets to choose the court.
• C)there is subject matter jurisdiction.
• D)the rule of four requires it.
• E)there is diversity jurisdiction.

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