Question

question 5 of 10
a online retailer based in new hampshire is suing one of its ohio - based competitors. allegedly, the competitor sent out false advertisements stating that the ohio retailer was not properly safeguarding customers private financial information.
which court would most likely have jurisdiction over this case?
a. the u.s. supreme court
b. a federal court of appeals
c. a federal district court
d. a state supreme court

Explanation:

This case involves parties from two different U.S. states (New Hampshire and Ohio), creating diversity jurisdiction, which falls under the original jurisdiction of federal district courts. Federal district courts are the trial-level federal courts where such civil cases start, while the U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals, and state supreme courts handle higher-level or state-specific appeals/limited original matters, not this initial cross-state civil dispute.

Answer:

C. A federal district court