If a defendant lives in one state and the plaintiff lives in another state,and the amount in controversy exceeds seventy-five thousand dollars,their case may be heard in federal court because:
A)there is a federal question involved.
B)the defendant always gets to choose the court.
C)there is subject matter jurisdiction.
D)the rule of four requires it.
E)there is diversity jurisdiction.

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This is due to diversity jurisdiction, where the case involves parties from different states and a certain amount in controversy is met. This allows for the case to be heard in federal court as opposed to state court.

If a Defendant Lives in One State and the Plaintiff