Karl, a resident of Ohio, was convicted of a bank robbery worth $90,000 in California. In which of the following courts should his case be filed?

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Karl's case should be filed in a district court. Cases heard in the federal courts fall into one of two classes: They are either cases involving a federal question or cases in which there is diversity of citizenship between the parties. If the parties are from different states, and the amount involved in the dispute is $75,000 or more, the plaintiff may choose to bring suit in either state or federal court. With few exceptions, lawsuits brought in federal courts must be started in district courts. These are the federal trial courts.

Karl, a Resident of Ohio, Was Convicted of a Bank