Author Archives: Professor Nathenson

New vid: “Citizen of a State”

Here’s a video discussing the meaning of “Citizen of a State.” This rounds out our videos on diversity jurisdiction. Diversity basics: “Citizen of a State” Video on court interpretations of the phrase “Citizen of a State,” which is relevant to diversity jurisdiction. Topics include: Relevant language from Article III & 1332 Scenarios analyzing U.S. Citizen […]

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New vids: amount in controversy, aggregation

New videos are available on my YouTube channel. Details are below. Diversity advanced: amount in controversy This video explores the “amount in controversy” (AIC) requirement of 28 U.S.C. 1332(a). Topics include: Basics of the AIC The “St. Paul Mercury” test Examples of where the AIC can and cannot be met Measuring the AIC for cases seeking […]

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