Jason, a citizen of Kansas, wants to file a suit against Lora, a citizen of Michigan. Their diversity of citizenship may be a basis for
A) no court to exercise jurisdiction.
B) a federal court to exercise jurisdiction.
C) any court to exercise jurisdiction.
D) the United States Supreme Court to refuse jurisdiction.

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Diversity of citizenship allows a federal court to exercise jurisdiction if the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A is incorrect, as there may be a court that can exercise jurisdiction. Option C is incorrect, as not every court has jurisdiction over the matter. Option D is incorrect because the Supreme Court is not the first court to receive cases and only takes up cases on appeal.

Jason, a Citizen of Kansas, Wants to File a Suit