Leo, a Resident of Missouri, Owns a Warehouse in Nebraska

question 41

Multiple Choice

Leo, a resident of Missouri, owns a warehouse in Nebraska. A dispute arises over the ownership of the warehouse with Opal, a resident of Kansas. Opal files a suit against Leo in Nebraska. Regarding this suit, Nebraska has

• A) diversity jurisdiction.
• B) in personam jurisdiction.
• C) in rem jurisdiction.
• D) no jurisdiction.

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