The law regarding subject-matter jurisdiction (SMJ) for class actions is complex. The table below summarizes how to analyze the basics of SMJ under the normal diversity statute (1332(a)) without supplemental jurisdiction, with supplemental jurisdiction (after Exxon), and under the Class Action Fairness Act (1332(d)). The analyses below assume that the class action asserts a state-law claim rather than a federal cause […]
Below is a resource regarding venue, dismissal, transfer, and forum non conveniens.For a master listing of all Civ Pro MBE resources on this site, click here. Problem setUse a problem set to help review the materials and test your knowledge. The venue problem set includes questions along with explanations.Problem set (with explanations)Venue problem setVenue, dismissal, transfer, and forum non […]
This week has been a busy one, with many new materials posted to the website. FYI, today and yesterday, I posted three new pages with practice essay questions: Student-submitted practice essays – This page has a brief practice essay on Burnham by our very own Anthony Alvarez Thanks, Anthony! PJ Practice Essay on yPhone by ALI Brittnay […]
Here’s a video discussing the meaning of “Citizen of a State.” This rounds out our videos on diversity jurisdiction. Diversity basics: “Citizen of a State” Video on court interpretations of the phrase “Citizen of a State,” which is relevant to diversity jurisdiction. Topics include: Relevant language from Article III & 1332 Scenarios analyzing U.S. Citizen […]
