Bar Exam Jurisdiction & Venue Flashcards

What are the bases for federal subject matter jurisdiction?

When does complete diversity exist for purposes of diversity jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. §1332?

Under the well-pleaded complaint rule, what allegations determine whether a case arises under federal law?

When does a state-law claim including a federal issue confer federal question jurisdiction?

What is the common nucleus of operative fact test for supplemental jurisdiction?

Under 28 U.S.C. § 1367(a), when does a federal court have supplemental jurisdiction?

What is the time limit for filing a notice of removal to federal court?

In a diversity case, when does the forum defendant rule bar removal?

When does a party consent to personal jurisdiction?

What are the bases for personal jurisdiction over a defendant?

When is personal service on an individual proper under Rule 4?

What procedure and incentive does Rule 4 provide for waiver of service?

Under the general venue statute, where is venue proper based on residency or events?

For venue purposes, where do humans and entities reside?