Diversity Jurisdiction Exists When

question 49

Multiple Choice

Diversity jurisdiction exists when

• A) a lawsuit is between citizens of different states.
• B) the amount in controversy, exclusive of interest and all costs, exceeds $75,000.
• C) either that a lawsuit is between citizens of different states or the amount in controversy, exclusive of interest and all costs, exceeds $75,000.
• D) both that a lawsuit is between citizens of different states and that the amount in controversy, exclusive of interest and all costs, exceeds $75,000.

Recognize the role and authority of a notary public in legal proceedings.

Describe the structure and essential components of a complaint.

Comprehend the principles of jurisdiction in federal courts.

Grasp the significance of clarity, brevity, and precision in legal drafting.

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Definitions:

Ambiguous Offer

An offer in a contract that is unclear and can be reasonably interpreted in more than one way.

UCC

The Uniform Commercial Code, a comprehensive set of laws governing all commercial transactions in the United States, including sales, leases, negotiable instruments, and secured transactions.

CISG

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, governing the sale of goods between parties from different countries.

Restatement Second

A collection of treatises on U.S. law aimed at summarizing, clarifying, and perhaps modernizing the law, with "Second" indicating a second edition of a subject area.