Olivia, a citizen of Nebraska, wants to file a suit against Micah, a citizen of Kansas. Their diversity of citizenship may be a basis for
A) no court to exercise jurisdiction.
B) a federal court to exercise original jurisdiction.
C) a state court to exercise appellate jurisdiction.
D) the United States Supreme Court to refuse jurisdiction.

Question

Olivia, a citizen of Nebraska, wants to file a suit against Micah, a citizen of Kansas. Their diversity of citizenship may be a basis for​
A) ​no court to exercise jurisdiction.
B) ​a federal court to exercise original jurisdiction.
C) ​a state court to exercise appellate jurisdiction.
D) ​the United States Supreme Court to refuse jurisdiction.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Diversity of citizenship is a basis for federal court to exercise original jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Therefore, Olivia can file a suit against Micah in a federal court.

Olivia, a Citizen of Nebraska, Wants to File a Suit