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Question 1

A plaintiff domiciled in New York sues a defendant domiciled in Florida in federal court, alleging state-law breach of contract with $90,000 in damages. The defendant moves to dismiss. How should the court rule on subject-matter jurisdiction?

The court has diversity jurisdiction because the parties are completely diverse and the amount exceeds $75,000 The court lacks diversity jurisdiction because the amount in controversy does not exceed $75,000 The court has federal-question jurisdiction over the contract claim The court must remand the case to state court

Correct Answer:

The court has diversity jurisdiction because the parties are completely diverse and the amount exceeds $75,000

Question 2

A corporation incorporated in Delaware with its headquarters and primary operations in Texas is sued in federal court. For purposes of diversity jurisdiction, where is the corporation a citizen?

Only Delaware, its state of incorporation Only Texas, its principal place of business Both Delaware and Texas Wherever it conducts substantial business operations

Correct Answer:

Both Delaware and Texas

Question 3

A defendant who has never been to the forum state purchased goods online from a seller located there, but otherwise has no contacts with the state. The seller sues for breach in the forum state's court. Under International Shoe and its progeny, what is the key question for personal jurisdiction?

Whether the defendant was physically served within the forum state Whether the defendant has minimum contacts such that suit does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice Whether the defendant consented in writing to jurisdiction Whether the plaintiff resides in the forum state

Correct Answer:

Whether the defendant has minimum contacts such that suit does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice

Question 4

A federal court sitting in diversity must decide whether to apply state or federal law to a substantive issue of tort liability. Under the Erie doctrine, what law governs?

A uniform national rule developed by the federal courts of appeals Whichever law produces the more equitable outcome Federal common law fashioned by the court The substantive law of the state in which the federal court sits

Correct Answer:

The substantive law of the state in which the federal court sits

Question 5

A plaintiff files a complaint that states a legally sufficient claim but contains only conclusory allegations without supporting factual content. The defendant moves to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6). Under Twombly and Iqbal, what standard applies?

The complaint is automatically dismissed if the defendant denies the allegations The complaint survives if any set of facts could conceivably support the claim The complaint must contain sufficient factual matter to state a claim that is plausible on its face The complaint must prove the claim by a preponderance of the evidence

Correct Answer:

The complaint must contain sufficient factual matter to state a claim that is plausible on its face

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