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Paralegal

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The term “removal jurisdiction” refers to ______________.
  1. The authority of a state court to order the transfer of a case pending in federal court to the state court.
  2. The authority of the U.S. District Court to order transfer of a case pending in state court to federal court.
  3. The authority of the U.S. District Court to hear and decide a case originally filed in state court.
  4. The authority of the U.S District Court to hear and decide suits in bankruptcy.
Explanation
Answer: C - The authority of the U.S. District Court to hear and decide a case originally filed in state court. U.S. District Courts have removal jurisdiction to hear and decide cases originally filed in state court if the district court has subject matter jurisdiction (either federal question or diversity jurisdiction) over the removal claim.
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