Xcruise.com is an Internet company that sells discount cruises over the Internet to customers throughout the United States. Xcruise.com has one office with just 10 employees and minimal equipment, located in Fargo, North Dakota. The rest of Xcruise.com's employees, equipment and boats are located in either Miami or Libya. The Bottonskis, residents of Virginia, bought two first-class tickets on Xcruise.com's Alaska cruise. Mrs. Bottonski was injured when she fell on a wet floor near the dinner buffet. What court is likely to have jurisdiction if Mrs. Bottonski brings suit to recover her $123,000 in medical bills?

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The federal district court in North Dakota or Florida is likely to have jurisdiction because Xcruise.com has its office in North Dakota and conducts significant business operations in Florida. Additionally, federal courts can hear cases involving parties from different states (diversity jurisdiction) if the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000.

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