Lazlo, a citizen of Minnesota, wants to file a suit against Nadji, a citizen of Ohio. The diversity of citizenship may be a basis for
A)no court to exercise jurisdiction.
B)a federal court to exercise jurisdiction.
C)any court to exercise jurisdiction.
D)the United States Supreme Court to refuse jurisdiction.

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Diversity of citizenship, where parties are from different states, is a basis for federal courts to exercise jurisdiction. This allows for a neutral venue in cases where parties are from different states.

Lazlo, a Citizen of Minnesota, Wants to File a Suit