If a court has original jurisdiction over some claims in a class-action suit,which of the following jurisdictions is the court most likely to exercise over additional claims that are part of the same case including those that do not independently satisfy the amount-in controversy requirement?
A) Supplemental jurisdiction
B) Personal jurisdiction
C) Diversity jurisdiction
D) Subject matter jurisdiction
E) Federal question jurisdiction

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If a court has original jurisdiction over some claims in a class-action suit, it is most likely to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over additional claims that are part of the same case or controversy. The law confers supplemental jurisdiction over all claims, including those that do not independently satisfy the amount in controversy requirement.

If a Court Has Original Jurisdiction Over Some Claims in a Class-Action