For Purposes of Diversity-Of-Citizenship, Where Does a Corporation Reside

question 67

Multiple Choice

For purposes of diversity-of-citizenship, where does a corporation reside?

• A) The state of incorporation only.
• B) Only the state in which the corporation has its principal place of business.
• C) The state in which the corporation has its principal place of business and the state of incorporation.
• D) Any state in which the corporation does business.
• E) Any state in which the corporation has done business within the last five years.

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Definitions:

Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine

A legal principle holding corporate executives personally liable for company violations of certain laws, even without direct involvement.

Corporate Criminal Doctrine

A legal theory that allows for corporations, as legal entities, to be held liable for criminal activities conducted on their behalf or by their agents.

First Degree

Refers to the most serious level of a crime, such as first-degree murder, which is planned and deliberately carried out.

Voluntary Manslaughter

Voluntary Manslaughter refers to the act of killing another person under circumstances that reduce the killer's blameworthiness, such as a killing done in a sudden heat of passion.