Diversity problems and handouts
Diversity screencasts
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 + domiciled in a State
- The two elements required for a change of domicile
- The varying approaches taken by courts to the requisite intent for a change of domicile
- Modeling of how to outline or flowchart the law
Diversity basics: 1332(a)(1) and (a)(2)
This video describes the basics of 28 U.S.C. 1332(a)(1) and (2). Topics include:
- Minimal versus complete diversity
- Citizens of different states
- Alienage jurisdiction
Diversity advanced: 1332(a)(2) and (a)(3)
This video discusses jurisdiction where the suit includes aliens. Topics include:
- Basics of alienage under 1332(a)(2)
- The caveat language of 1332(a)(2), which divests jurisdiction when the suit is between a Citizen of a State and an LPR foreign citizen domiciled in the same state
- The purposes behind 1332(a)(3), which permits an alien to sue another alien, so long as the suit already involves a controversy between citizens of different states
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 an injunction
Diversity advanced: aggregation
Video discussing aggregation for 28 USC 1332(a). Topics covered include:
- Basic rule when aggregation permitted
- Examples where aggregation cannot occur
- Example of joint & undivided interest
- Difference between aggregating separate claims and having different theories for same claim
- Difference between aggregation and supplemental jurisdiction
Last updated Oct. 12, 2014