Stevens, a citizen of the state of Oklahoma, was involved in an automobile accident with Jackson, a citizen of the state of Alabama. Stevens is injured and wishes to sue.
-If the accident happened in Alabama, and Stevens's damages exceed $75,000, the state courts of Alabama and the federal court have concurrent jurisdiction.

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Since the accident happened in Alabama and Stevens's damages exceed $75,000, both state courts of Alabama and federal court have the power to hear and decide the case. This is an example of concurrent jurisdiction.

Stevens, a Citizen of the State of Oklahoma, Was Involved