Subject Matter Jurisdiction

Question 0

Supplemental Jurisdiction

Answer 0

Federal court has discretion to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over related claims that arise from a COMMON NUCLEUS OF OPERATIVE FACTS.

Question 1

Federal Question Jurisdiction

Answer 1

Arises when a plaintiff alleges a claim arising under federal law.

No amount in controversy requirement.

Question 2

Diversity Jurisdiction

Answer 2

Other than by federal question jurisdiction, a federal court may have subject matter jurisdiction over a case where:

1. their is complete diversity of citizenship between the plaintiff(s) and the defendant(s); and
2. the amount in controversy must EXCEED $75,000.