Walter lives in South Carolina and drives to Maryland to visit his sick mother.  He is driving 75 mph while going around Baltimore and his car hits a patch of ice.  His car crashes into a car and causes a chain reaction involving 15 other cars and drivers.  Fred, who is driving his Lamborghini to the grocery store, suffers damage in the amount of $75,000.   Naturally, Fred and the other drivers will sue for damages.  There are many drivers involved.  With respect to Fred, what will the court’s opinion be as to whether he can sue in Federal Court?  Does Fred meet the qualifications?  If so, why?  If not, why?  Discuss thoroughly.  (To get full credit, please describe in detail what is required for jurisdiction in federal court.  Then apply the facts given to you to see if the requirements are met.  Then, answer the final questions explaining your conclusions.)

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Walter lives in South Carolina and drives to Maryland to visit his sick mother.  He is driving 75 mph while going around Baltimore and his car hits a patch of ice.  His car crashes into a car and causes a chain reaction involving 15 other cars and drivers.  Fred, who is driving his Lamborghini to the grocery store, suffers damage in the amount of $75,000.   Naturally, Fred and the other drivers will sue for damages. 

There are many drivers involved.  With respect to Fred, what will the court’s opinion be as to whether he can sue in Federal Court?  Does Fred meet the qualifications?  If so, why?  If not, why?  Discuss thoroughly.

 (To get full credit, please describe in detail what is required for jurisdiction in federal court.  Then apply the facts given to you to see if the requirements are met.  Then, answer the final questions explaining your conclusions.)

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