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Question 1
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?
Correct Answer:
Grant the motion, because the amount in controversy does not exceed $75,000
Question 2
In Pennsylvania state court, a plaintiff's personal-injury claim is about to be barred by the statute of limitations, but the plaintiff has not yet drafted a complaint. What filing may the plaintiff make to commence the action and toll the limitations period?
Correct Answer:
A praecipe for a writ of summons filed with the prothonotary
Question 3
A defendant properly removes a case from state court to federal district court based on diversity. The plaintiff believes removal was improper because one defendant is a citizen of the forum state. Within what period must the plaintiff move to remand on this ground?
Correct Answer:
Within 30 days after the notice of removal is filed
Question 4
A federal court sitting in diversity must decide whether to apply a state statute of limitations or a conflicting federal common-law limitations rule. Under the Erie doctrine and Guaranty Trust Co. v. York, which law governs?
Correct Answer:
The state statute of limitations, because it is outcome-determinative
Question 5
A corporation is incorporated in Delaware, has its headquarters and principal executive offices in Pennsylvania, and conducts manufacturing in Ohio. For purposes of diversity jurisdiction, of which state(s) is the corporation a citizen?
Correct Answer:
Delaware and Pennsylvania
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