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When may a federal court hear a state claim?
A federal court can hear a state claim that arises out of the same transaction or occurrence as the...
What types of cases will California courts exercise general subject matter jurisdiction over?
All counties in California have a superior court that can exercise general subject matter jurisdicti...
When is aggregation of damages under a diversity claim allowed and not allowed?
Diversity claims require a good faith pleading of damages in excess of $75,000. In some situations,...
How can subject matter jurisdiction be based on diversity of citizenship?
Subject matter jurisdiction based on diversity of citizenship requires complete diversity between pl...
How can subject matter jurisdiction be based on a federal question?
Subject matter jurisdiction based on a federal question involves a claim or cause of action—not an a...
What is subject matter jurisdiction?
Subject matter jurisdiction is the authority of a court to hear particular types of cases related to...
What is supplemental jurisdiction?
Supplemental jurisdiction is the power of a court to hear additional claims related to the original...
How is citizenship determined under subject matter jurisdiction?
For people, citizenship is their place of domicile. For corporations, citizenship is both its state...
