A basis for federal court jurisdiction where the plaintiff and defendant are residents of different states and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000 is known as diversity of _____

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


citizenship

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a. Plead the lawsuit b. Notify the defendant of the lawsuit filed against her c. List the names of the parties to the lawsuit d. Notify the plaintiff of the answer

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An individual acting as a trial lawyer, who initiates and conducts criminal cases in the government's name and on behalf of the people, is called a(n)

A. ?attorney. B. ?public prosecutor. C. ?public defender. D. ?magistrate.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. A motion to dismiss could cite lack of jurisdiction as the reason for a dismissal. 2. Affirmative defenses should not be used in answering a complaint. 3. Counterclaims made by the defendant in the answer assert wrongdoing by the plaintiff in this cause of action. 4. In all jurisdictions, the word "denied" with nothing more is an acceptable way to deny averments in the complaint. 5. Cross claims and counterclaims are essentially the same thing.

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Harry and Mary just purchased a new home. They paid $360,000.00 for it. The county sent an appraiser to assess the value of Harry and Mary's home. The appraiser assessed the value of Harry and Mary's house at two-thirds of the purchase price. The tax rate is 3.45%. What will be the annual property tax on Harry and Mary's home?

What will be an ideal response?

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