Diversity Jurisdiction

Diversity jurisdiction gives federal courts original jurisdiction over certain disputes between citizens of different states or foreign parties when the amount in controversy requirement is met.

Core rule

Complete Diversity

No plaintiff may share state citizenship with any defendant.

Core rule

Amount in Controversy

The amount in controversy must exceed $75,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Related doctrine

Citizenship

Individuals are citizens of their domicile; corporations have citizenship in both incorporation and principal-place-of-business states.

Authority

Primary statutory reference: 28 U.S.C. § 1332. This prototype provides orientation only and should be checked against primary authority.