If a Plaintiff Files a Case in State Court That

question 21

Multiple Choice

If a plaintiff files a case in state court that could also have been filed in federal court, does the defendant have any say in where the case is heard?

• A) The defendant has a right to move the case to federal court.
• B) The defendant can have the case moved to federal court only if federal jurisdiction question is involved.
• C) The defendant can have the case moved to federal court only if the state trial court judge grants permission at his or her discretion.
• D) The defendant can have the case moved to federal court only if the plaintiff's filing expenses in state court are paid by the defendant.
• E) The defendant has no choice, and the case will stay in state court.

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