140 SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION CH. I How did the court conclude that Mrs. Mas was a citizen of theroomopen, even though had no intention of returning to Mississippi? 30. How did the court conclude that the amount in control she aint Was sati Mr. Mas, even though he only recovered $5,000 and the amounts to controversy led $10,000? 51. Please explain what the court considers "absurd results and flow those absurd reg would come about. 32. In the statute, CITIZENSHIP = DOMICILE Note the following: a. State of Domicile is the most recent state where person has i. Resided, with ii. The intent to remain indefinitely, which can be framed as the stay is open-ended or the person has no plans to leave after a certain date or event. 1. Evidence of practical affairs can help prove intent but is not dispositive. 5. Until the two criteria above are met in a new state, residence remains in the old domicile. This is true even if the person has no plans to return to the old domicile. c. Domicile is determined at the time the complaint is filed. d. Domicile at birth is domicile unless it changes. What is the "possibility rule" for amount in controversy