SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION

Question 1

What is General SM Jurisdiction?

Answer 1

Can hear any type of case unless they are instructed otherwise Ex: Traffic Court

Question 2

What is Limited SM Jurisdiction?

Answer 2

Can only hear certain cases that are assigned to them

Question 3

What Constitutional Provision sets federal court jurisdiction?

Answer 3

Article III; Section 2: The Courts

Question 4

Federal Jurisdiction is limited to cases: (2)

Answer 4

1. Arising under Federal Law or involving the United States or foreign States as parties
2. Between Diverse Parties

Question 5

What are the 3 provisions for Federal Jurisdiction?

Answer 5

1. Federal Question
2. Diversity
3. Supplemental Jurisdiction

Question 6

What is Federal Question?1331

Answer 6

Federal District Courts “federal question jurisdiction” extends to “civil actions arising under the Constitution, Laws, or Treaties of the United States”

Question 7

What is Diversity (2)?
1332(a)

Answer 7

Federal district courts “diversity jurisdiction” extends to civil actions:
1. Where the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000
2. That are between diverse parties

Question 8

What is Supplemental Jurisdiction? 1367(a)

Answer 8

In civil actions where federal district courts have Original Jurisdiction (federal question and/or diversity jurisdiction), their Supplemental Jurisdiction extends to all other related claims that form part of the same case or controversy