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A plaintiff who is a citizen of New Jersey sues a defendant who is a citizen of Pennsylvania in federal court, asserting only a state-law negligence claim and alleging $50,000 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 the parties are completely diverse Deny the motion, because a federal question is presented Grant the motion, because both parties must be diverse from one another and from the forum state

Correct Answer:

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

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