Diversity of Citizenship as Basis for Federal Subject Matter Jurisdiction: Problems Directions: Download this set of problems. For each problem, state the appropriate legal rule completely and clearly, apply it to the facts to reach your conclusion. Just as in a full FIRAC analysis, do not jump immediately to the conclusion, but work through the model, showing your work at each step. In reading your answer, I should see Rule, Application, and Conclusion and be able to see how you got there and how your answer logically flows from your analysis. After you have answered the five items (adding space if necessary), save it as a Word document and upload it into the Diversity of Citizenship

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1. Assume Plaintiff (P) is a Georgia resident. While driving through Birmingham, Alabama, P is involved in an accident with D, an Alabama resident. P alleges more than $75,000 in personal and property injuries. Does a federal court in Georgia have subject matter jurisdiction over this dispute based on the diversity of citizenship of the parties? (In other words, can P sue D in federal court in Georgia?)

2. Again, assume that P is a GA resident, who was involved in an accident with B, an Alabama resident, while driving through Birmingham. When P was struck by D, D was driving a delivery truck for Coca Cola, a Georgia corporation. Can P sue both D (the Alabama driver) and Coke (the GA corporation) in federal court based on diversity jurisdiction?

3. P is an Ohio resident who owns an office supply store in Cincinnati, Ohio. Sixteen months ago, P sold $104,000 in office furniture to D, a Kentucky corp. D made regular payments for several months, dropping the balance due to $64,000, but has not paid for 3 months. Can P sue D in federal court to recover the balance due? Why or why not? State and apply the rule to reach and explain your conclusion!

4. P (an Oregon resident) and S (a California resident) recently purchased a fast-food franchise in Oregon from Day, Inc. Day is incorporated in Delaware and has its principal place of business in Chicago. After P and S equipped the restaurant, hired the staff and began advertising their grand opening, Day backed out of the franchise agreement. Assuming that P and S claim more than $75,000 in a lawsuit against D for breach of contract, can they sue D in federal district court? Why or why not? State the legal rule fully before applying it to the facts to reach your conclusion.

5. Assume the same parties as in DJ # 4, except that D's principal place of business is Los Angeles, not Chicago. Can P and S sue D in federal district court, based on diversity of citizenship? Why or why not