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Mary files a suit in federal court. What would give the court subject matter jurissiction?
I said the claim involves a federal statue
Consider the nature of the alleged offense, and the nature of the residence of the litigants.
A federal statue (like the Statue of Liberty?) or a statute (a law)??
Be sure to be careful about your terms. Another easily mixed up pair is this: ordinance and ordnance.
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Your answer is correct! Subject matter jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court to hear cases of a particular type or involving specific subject matter. In order for a federal court to have subject matter jurisdiction, the claim must involve a federal statute or a question arising under the U.S. Constitution.
To arrive at this answer, you likely considered the nature of the claim or the applicable laws involved in Mary's case. By recognizing that the claim involves a federal statute, you correctly determined that the federal court would have subject matter jurisdiction. Well done!