American Power is an electric utility with plants and facilities in Idaho,Wyoming,Montana,and Colorado.American is headquartered in Wyoming,and its transmission lines run through all the states where it has plants or offices,as well as in Utah.A homeowner has transmission lines running near his property and claims that he is struggling to sell his home because the power lines are so near.The homeowner has filed suit in Utah federal district court and is seeking $150,000 in damages.
-The suit:

Question

American Power is an electric utility with plants and facilities in Idaho,Wyoming,Montana,and Colorado.American is headquartered in Wyoming,and its transmission lines run through all the states where it has plants or offices,as well as in Utah.A homeowner has transmission lines running near his property and claims that he is struggling to sell his home because the power lines are so near.The homeowner has filed suit in Utah federal district court and is seeking $150,000 in damages.​​
-​The suit:

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

American Power operates transmission lines in Utah, which gives Utah federal district court jurisdiction over the company. Therefore, the homeowner can bring the suit in Utah. Choice A is incorrect because American Power operates in Utah. Choice C is incorrect because power companies, like any other company, can be subjected to in personam jurisdiction. Choice D is incorrect because the homeowner is seeking damages that exceed the limit for small claims court, so the case would be heard in federal district court, regardless of whether the jurisdiction was state or federal.

American Power Is an Electric Utility with Plants and Facilities