Question: Point for Discussion: If the cases combined had a realistic compensatory damage value of less than the jurisdictional requirement, but punitive damages were sought that

Point for Discussion: If the cases combined had a realistic compensatory damage value of less than the jurisdictional requirement, but punitive damages were sought that brought the amount over the threshold, would there still be a basis for federal jurisdiction based on diversity?

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