Question

Marya Callais, a citizen of Florida, was walking along a busy street in Tallahassee, Florida, when a large crate flew off a passing truck and hit her, causing numerous injuries. She experienced a great deal of pain and suffering, incurred significant medical expenses, and could not work for six months. She wants to sue the trucking firm for $300,000 in damages. The firm's headquarters are in Georgia, although the company does business in Florida. In what court might Callais bring suit—a Florida state court, a Georgia state court, or a federal court? What factors might influence her decision?

Answer 1

Explanation:

In this situation,

Marya Callais, is a citizen of Florida.

The trucking firm has its headquarters in Georgia.

And the accident took place at Florida.

So Marya Callais can file a case in any of the following courts ---

1. a Florida State court --- because the accident took place at Florida, therefore Florida  State court have jurisdiction over the defendant.

2. a Georgia State court ---- because firms's principal place is at Georgia and it has its headquarters in Georgia, Marya Callais can sue the trucking firm at the Georgia State court.

3.  a Federal court ---  Marya Callais can sue the trucking firm at a Federal court since the amount for the damages exceeds $75,000.

The factors that might influenced her decision will be:

1. She has to travel to Georgia if she wants to file a case in Georgia State court.

2. Also the witness has to travel to Georgia.

3. She also has to get a lawyer at Georgia if she wants to sue at Georgia State court.