Elle is walking to work along a sidewalk next to a road. A truck owned by Fast Distribution Company (FDC) strikes and injures Elle, causing her injuries that result in more than $250,000 in medical expenses. Elle is a resident of Georgia, where the accident occurred. FDC has its principal place of business, and is incorporated, in Delaware. In what court may Elle sue FDC?

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Elle may sue FDC in Delaware, because FDC has its principal place of business, and is incorporated, in that state. FDC may be sued in Georgia, because that is where Elle's injury occurred. FDC may be subject to Elle's suit in a federal court, because the parties have diversity of citizenship (Elle is a resident of Georgia and FDC has its principal place of business, and is incorporated, in Delaware) and the amount in controversy is more than $75,000 (the cost of Elle's injuries is more than $250,000).

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