Fact pattern 3-1
Trudy,a resident of Ohio,is driving her vehicle through Tennessee on her way to vacation in Miami.Unfortunately,while driving through Tennessee she fails to stop at a stop sign and collides with a vehicle driven by Jason,a resident of Tennessee,who is driving a new Mercedes he just purchased for $80,000.Jason's leg is broken in the accident.His medical bills and time off work amount to $30,000.Jason sues Trudy in federal court in Tennessee.Trudy says that Jason is not entitled to sue her in federal court and that she should not be required to travel all the way to Tennessee to defend the case.She asks for your advice.
-Refer to fact pattern 3-1.Which of the following is true regarding Trudy's claim that Jason is not entitled to sue her in federal court?
A) She is correct because Jason cannot establish damages of over $100,000.
B) She is correct because Jason cannot establish damages of over 200,000.
C) She is correct because cases involving motor vehicles,not involving a federal question,may not be brought in federal court.
D) She is incorrect.
Correct Answer:
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