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A plaintiff sues in federal court, invoking diversity jurisdiction. The plaintiff is a citizen of Tennessee, and the sole defendant is also a citizen of Tennessee. The amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. Is diversity jurisdiction proper?

Yes, because the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000 Yes, because both parties are from the same state No, because complete diversity is destroyed when any plaintiff shares citizenship with any defendant No, because the amount in controversy is too high

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No, because complete diversity is destroyed when any plaintiff shares citizenship with any defendant

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