Angela, a resident of Wisconsin, got into a fist fight with Toni, a resident of New Mexico,
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Angela, a resident of Wisconsin, got into a fist fight with Toni, a resident of New Mexico, while visiting Angela's relatives in New Mexico. While Angela was arrested for assault and battery, criminal charges were later dropped. Toni decides to file a civil lawsuit and sue Angela claiming that she suffered $75,000 in total damages.
- Toni wants to file this case in a state court in New Mexico. Does the state court in New Mexico have the authority to hear this case? Fully explain
- Assume that Toni seeks to file the lawsuit in federal court in New Mexico. Does the federal court in New Mexico have the authority to hear this case? Fully explain.
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