Question

The Johnsons are in an auto accident with a driver who lives near them in the same town. No one is injured but the Johnsons' car suffered $5,000 in damages. Why can't the Johnsons sue the other driver in federal court? a. Because the Johnsons live in the same state and the damages are too small. b. Because no one was injured. c. Because federal courts do not hear tort cases.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Because the Johnsons live in the same state and the damages are too small

Explanation:

The Federal Court can only listen to cases which are

1.Federal Questions - which include constitutional law, federal crimes, some military law, intellectual property (patents, copyrights, etc.), securities laws, and any other case involving a law that the U.S. Congress has passed

2.Diversity

3.Treaties and diplomats

4.U.S Government cases

5.Admiralty - (water bodies In an around the U. S which include oceans, rivers, lakes etc.)

The Johnsons need to go to the State Court to deal with such a issue

State courts interpret state law and hear the types of cases that affect the personal lives of many residents, such as probate, family law, and most criminal law