Jurisdictional Call
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Subject distribution
- Civil Procedure1
Example wrong choices
22863_worship_leader_tortious_interference · CIVIL_PROCEDURE · Choice ANo, because the probate exception reserves to state probate courts the right to adjudicate claims touching a decedent's estate.
Why it's attractive
The probate exception is narrower than "any claim touching a probate matter."
Why it's wrong
The probate exception is narrower than "any claim touching a probate matter."
22863_worship_leader_tortious_interference · CIVIL_PROCEDURE · Choice BNo, because the state probate court found the will to be valid.
Why it's attractive
The state court's will ruling is a merits question, not a jurisdictional one.
Why it's wrong
The state court's will ruling is a merits question, not a jurisdictional one.
22863_worship_leader_tortious_interference · CIVIL_PROCEDURE · Choice DYes, because Margaret's estate contained property located in several different states.
Why it's attractive
The geographic location of estate property does not create federal subject matter jurisdiction.
Why it's wrong
The geographic location of estate property does not create federal subject matter jurisdiction.
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