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A plaintiff from Iowa sues a defendant from Minnesota in federal court in Minnesota, alleging a state-law breach of contract and seeking $90,000 in damages. The defendant moves to dismiss for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. How should the court rule?

Deny the motion, because diversity of citizenship exists and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000 Dismiss, because the amount in controversy does not exceed $75,000 Dismiss, because there is no federal question presented Deny the motion, because both parties consented to federal jurisdiction by filing

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Deny the motion, because diversity of citizenship exists and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000

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