Diversity jurisdiction is a form of subject-matter jurisdiction whereby US district courts (e.g., trial courts of general jurisdiction in the federal judiciary) have the power to hear a _____ case where the parties are "diverse" in citizenship, indicating that they are citizens of different states or non-U.S.citizens.

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Diversity jurisdiction only applies to civil cases, not criminal or customs cases. Contract cases may be heard under diversity jurisdiction if the parties are diverse in citizenship, but the question does not specify that it is a contract case.

Diversity Jurisdiction Is a Form of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction Whereby US