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II. Subject-Matter Jurisdiction: Over what kinds of cases may a federal court exercise its authority? (pp. 860-918; Stern, The Buffalo Creek Disaster, Part I)
Over what kinds of cases do the federal courts exercise jurisdiction?
A. Suits between citizens of different states (pp. 860-71; Article III of the Constitution; 28 U.S.C. §§ 1332, 1335)
B. Suits involving a federal question (pp. 871-90; Article III; 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331, 1257, 2201)
C. Supplemental jurisdiction (pp. 890-92; omit Rosario at pp. 892-top of 911; add 23-page handout on Exxon Mobil and Rosario; 28 U.S.C. § 1367; also read Rules 13, 14, 18-21, 24, F.R.C.P.; Buffalo Creek, Part I)
D. When may a suit filed in state court be "removed" to federal court? (28 U.S.C. §§ 1441, 1446-47; pp. 911-18)
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