Simon, a citizen of Oklahoma, sues Madison, a citizen of Vermont, for copyright infringement. Simon demands $80,000 from Madison in damages. In this scenario, the case qualifies for federal jurisdiction on the grounds of _____.

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The case qualifies for federal jurisdiction on the grounds of diversity of citizenship because the parties are from different states (Oklahoma and Vermont) and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000.

Simon, a Citizen of Oklahoma, Sues Madison, a Citizen of Vermont