Question

State which court(s) have jurisdiction as to each of these lawsuits:

Answer 1

Answer: Check explanation.

Explanation:

Great!, Before delving into the solution to the question let us define JURISDICTION. Jurisdiction is the power to make judgement. However, there there are boundaries to jurisdiction in courts. So, let us answer the question.

(a). Pat wants to sue his next-door neighbor Dorothy, claiming that Dorothy promised to sell him the house next door: since both party, that is , Pat and Dorothy are not representing any federal body, there case should be in the STATE COURT.

(b). Paula should bring the case to the STATE COURT IN DALLAS.

(c). Since the land is in Ohio, Phil should file a lawsuit in Ohio court .

(d). This is a federal case and Pete should file his case under federal jurisdiction.