Diversity of citizenship arises when the?

A. ?parties involved in the lawsuit are citizens of different states.
B. ?amount in controversy exceeds $75,000.
C. ?amount in controversy exceeds $5,000.
D. ?parties involved in the lawsuit are citizens of different states and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000 only.
E. ?parties involved in the lawsuit are citizens of different states and the amount in controversy exceeds $5,000 only.


Answer: D

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