Diversity

Question 1

Requirements for DJ

Answer 1

1. Complete diversity (all Ps are from different states than all Ds)
2. Amount in Controversy > $75k

Question 2

Natural Person: Domicile

Answer 2

-Presence and intent to stay [Gordon v. Steele]
-Determined on date of filing
-Don’t lose domicile until you form one elsewhere

Question 3

Corporation “at-home”

Answer 3

-A corp is a citizen of every state and foreign state by which it has been incoporated
-State where it has its principal place of business (nerve center/HQ)
-Partnerships are domiciled in every state where a partner resides

Question 4

AIC Aggregation

Answer 4

• A single P w/ multiple complaints against a single D can aggregate to reach the AIC
• Tag along: A single P has met the AIC, a 2nd P in related claim CAN “tag along”
• Multiple P’s CANNOT aggregate to reach the AIC
• A P CANNOT aggregate claims against multiple D’s to reach the AIC