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A plaintiff files a divorce petition in the Mississippi Circuit Court. The defendant moves to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. How should the court rule?

Deny the motion because Circuit Courts have general jurisdiction over all civil cases Grant the motion because divorce and other domestic relations matters are within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Chancery Court Deny the motion and convert it to a bench trial Transfer the case to federal court

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Grant the motion because divorce and other domestic relations matters are within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Chancery Court

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