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Multistate Bar Examination Practice Question

A plaintiff, a resident of State A, files a negligence lawsuit in federal court against three defendants: one is a resident of State A, the second is a resident of State B, and the third is a corporation incorporated and headquartered in State B. The plaintiff seeks $80,000 in damages. Which of the following BEST describes whether the federal court has subject-matter jurisdiction over this case?

  • The federal court lacks subject-matter jurisdiction because complete diversity of citizenship is not present.

  • The federal court has subject-matter jurisdiction under federal question jurisdiction.

  • The federal court has subject-matter jurisdiction because the case involves parties from multiple states.

  • The federal court has subject-matter jurisdiction because the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000.

Multistate Bar Examination
Civil Procedure
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