Civil Procedure

Question 1

Subject matter jurisdiction

Answer 1

You need either diversity jurisdiction or federal question to have subject matter jurisdiction

Question 2

Diversity jurisdiction

Answer 2

Plaintiff and defendants must all reside different states, and the amount in controversy has to be over $75,000

Question 3

What is considered legal residence?

Answer 3

Where you physically are and intent to remain

Question 4

Where do corporations reside?

Answer 4

Corporations can reside either where they are incorporated or where their principal place of business is

Question 5

Is there a standard for the amount in controversy?

Answer 5

There has to be a legal certainty that the amount in controversy is in excess of $75,000

Question 6

Federal Question

Answer 6

Plaintiff’s complaint must be based on Federal law

Question 7

Examples of Federal law

Answer 7

Intellectual property and admiralty law

Question 8

Personal jurisdiction

Answer 8

Jurisdiction over the person