10 Questions
Q6: What is the requirement for complete diversity in federal courts for subject-matter jurisdiction?
Every plaintiff must be of diverse citizenship from every other defendant.
Q7: When must diversity of citizenship exist for subject-matter jurisdiction in federal courts?
At the time the suit is instituted.
Q8: What happens to diversity of citizenship if one party becomes a citizen of the same state as an opposing party after the suit is instituted?
Diversity of citizenship will still be maintained.
Q9: How is citizenship determined for natural persons for purposes of determining diversity?
Citizenship is determined by the state of residence.
Q10: What constitutes complete diversity for subject-matter jurisdiction in federal courts?
Every plaintiff must be of diverse citizenship from every other defendant.
Q11: What is the basis for federal question jurisdiction?
Laws of the United States
Q12: How does federal question jurisdiction differ from diversity jurisdiction?
Federal question jurisdiction does not require a minimum amount in controversy
Q13: What is the relationship between supplemental jurisdiction and diversity jurisdiction?
Supplemental jurisdiction allows a court to entertain a claim that invokes diversity jurisdiction
Q14: What is required for a federal question to be part of the plaintiff's cause of action?
The federal question must be raised by the plaintiff
Q15: What is the jurisdictional amount requirement for invoking federal question jurisdiction?
There is no jurisdictional amount requirement
Test your knowledge on subject-matter jurisdiction and complete diversity with this quiz. Learn about the requirements for federal courts and how diversity of citizenship plays a role in determining jurisdiction.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
