Hypothetical Question with Sample Answer Marya Callais, a citizen of Florida, was walking along a busy street in Tallahassee when a large crate fl ew off a passing truck and hit her, causing numerous injuries to Callais. She incurred a great deal of pain and suffering plus signifi cant medical expenses, and she could not work for six months. She wishes to sue the trucking fi rm for $300,000 in damages. The fi rm’s headquarters are in Georgia, although the company does business in Florida. In what court may Callais bring suit—a Florida state court, a Georgia state court, or a federal court? What factors might infl uence her decision?

—For a sample answer to Question 3–2, go to Appendix E at the end of this text.