When Do the Federal Courts Have Jurisdiction to Hear a Case

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Essay

When do the federal courts have jurisdiction to hear a case? Over what types of cases do the federal courts have concurrent jurisdiction? Over what types of cases do the federal courts have diversity jurisdiction?

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Definitions:

Nearsightedness

A common vision condition where one can see objects near to them clearly, but objects farther away are blurry. Also known as myopia.

Farsightedness

A vision condition where distant objects are seen more clearly than near objects due to the shape of the eyeball.

Cataracts

Condition where the lens of the eye becomes opaque, preventing the transmission of light to the retina.

Conduction Deafness

Hearing loss caused by problems in transmitting sound waves through the outer ear, eardrum, or middle ear.