Which of the following is required for diversity-of-citizenship?
A)Only that the plaintiff not reside in the same state as the defendant.
B)Only that the plaintiff reside in the same state as the defendant.
C)Only that the controversy concern an amount in excess of $75,000.
D)Only that the controversy concern an amount in excess of $100,000.
E)Both that the plaintiff and the defendant reside in different states and that the controversy concerns an amount in excess of $75,000.

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A diversity-of-citizenship case must satisfy two conditions: (1)the plaintiff(s)does(do)not reside in the same state as the defendant(s)and (2)the controversy concerns an amount in excess of $75,000.Courts use the location of a party's residence to determine whether diversity of citizenship exists.Most federal court cases are based on diversity of citizenship.

Which of the Following Is Required for Diversity-Of-Citizenship