Ruby is injured in a car accident while on vacation in Portland, Oregon. Bubba, the other driver, was at fault, and she sued him for $300,000 in damages, alleging negligence, a question of state law. Ruby is a citizen of North Carolina and Bubba is a citizen of Oregon, who has never been outside his state. In which court could Ruby sue?

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Ruby is injured in a car accident while on vacation in Portland, Oregon. Bubba, the other driver, was at fault, and she sued him for $300,000 in damages, alleging negligence, a question of state law. Ruby is a citizen of North Carolina and Bubba is a citizen of Oregon, who has never been outside his state. In which court could Ruby sue?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ruby can sue in either Oregon state court or Oregon federal court. The case involves citizens of different states (diversity of citizenship) and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000, meeting the requirements for federal jurisdiction. However, since the accident occurred in Oregon and Bubba resides there, the state court also has jurisdiction.

Ruby Is Injured in a Car Accident While on Vacation