In which of the following cases would there be federal subject matter jurisdiction?
A)a case in which the Justice Department is prosecuting for criminal violations of the Sherman Act
B)a case in which a Texas resident is suing a Wisconsin company for a refund of $1,000.00
C)a case in which two Arizona partners are suing each other
D)a case in which the state attorney general is prosecuting a corporation for violation of state antitrust laws

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Federal subject matter jurisdiction exists in cases involving federal laws, such as the Sherman Act, which is a federal antitrust law. The other options do not involve federal laws or parties from different states, which are the usual factors for determining federal subject matter jurisdiction.

In Which of the Following Cases Would There Be Federal