1.1 – Introduction
Assessment Questions
Question 1
Which of the following is not one of the categories of claims that are subject to federal jurisdiction?
a
Claims between parties from different states
b
Claims arising from federal statutes
c
Claims that qualify as “supplemental” when there’s federal jurisdiction over another claim
d
All of the above are subject to federal jurisdiction.
Federal courts can hear diversity claims (choice A), federal-question claims (choice B), and supplemental claims that tag along when another claim qualifies for federal jurisdiction.
Question 2
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
a
Personal jurisdiction is about where, geographically, the lawsuit will take place.
b
Subject-matter jurisdiction is about whether we’ll be in state or federal court.
c
In cases based on diversity jurisdiction, the amount in controversy must exceed $100,000.
d
All of these statements are correct.
Currently, the amount in controversy must exceed $75,000 for a federal court to exercise diversity jurisdiction.
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