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A plaintiff sued a defendant in federal court for negligence following a car accident. The plaintiff is a citizen of Arizona, and the defendant is a citizen of Nevada. The plaintiff claimed $80,000 in medical bills and lost wages. The defendant moved to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. How should the court rule?

Grant the motion, because the claim does not involve a federal question. Grant the motion, because the parties are not from the same state. Deny the motion, because there is complete diversity and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. Deny the motion, because federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over car accidents between citizens of different states.

Correct Answer:

Deny the motion, because there is complete diversity and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000.

Explanation:

Under 28 U.S.C. § 1332, federal courts have original jurisdiction over civil actions where the matter in controversy exceeds the sum or value of $75,000, and is between citizens of different States.

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