Consider the following facts:

• Adam lives in Saginaw, Michigan.
• Michelle lives in Chicago, Illinois.
• Craig lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
• Emily lives in Cleveland, Ohio.
• Adam sold a machine to Michelle. Once the machine was delivered and set up, Michelle discovered that it was defective. Michelle wants to sue Adam for $10,000.
• Adam sold a truck to Craig. Before delivering the truck to Craig, Adam secretly tampered with the truck’s brake lines. As Craig drove the truck home, the brakes gave out and he crashed. Craig was injured and wants to sue Adam for $150,000.
• Adam sold a boat to Emily. Before delivering the boat to Emily, Adam secretly tampered with the boat's bilge pump. As Emily drove the boat for the first time, the pump failed and the boat sank. Emily was injured and wants to sue Adam for $100,000.
• Emily believes that an Ohio law infringes on her First Amendment freedom of speech rights.
• Craig owes a lot of money to his creditors and wants to file for Bankruptcy.

Determine if the following Courts have subject matter jurisdiction, and explain why or why not. Each answer should be at least 2-3 sentences long. Hint: reread/review the text and AJM Chapter 1 Material sections on subject matter jurisdiction (not jurisdiction over the parties).

1. Can Michelle sue Adam in Michigan federal court?
2. Can Michelle sue Adam in Michigan state court?
3. Can Craig sue Adam in Michigan federal court?
4. Can Craig sue Adam in Michigan state court?
5. Can Emily sue Adam in Michigan federal court?
6. Can Emily sue Adam in Michigan state court?
7. Can Emily bring a case regarding the constitutionality of the Ohio law in the Ohio federal court?
8. Can Emily bring a case regarding the constitutionality of the Ohio law in Ohio state court?
9. Can Craig file for Bankruptcy in Michigan federal court?
10. Can Craig file for Bankruptcy in Michigan state court?

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a No Michelle cannot sue Adam in Michigan federal court Federal courts only have jurisdiction over cases that involve federal law Since Adam and Miche... View the full answer