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A plaintiff from Colorado sues a defendant from Kansas in federal district court in Colorado, asserting only a state-law negligence claim and seeking $70,000 in damages. The defendant moves to dismiss for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. How should the court rule?

Grant the motion, because the amount in controversy does not exceed $75,000 Deny the motion, because there is complete diversity of citizenship Deny the motion, because federal courts have supplemental jurisdiction over all state claims Grant the motion, because negligence claims must be brought in state court

Correct Answer:

Grant the motion, because the amount in controversy does not exceed $75,000

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