In re Ruiz — Chapter 7 petition
Filing|Chapter 7 bankruptcy;;Debtor|Tempe resident
Federal only;;State only;;Either
Federal only
Clerk of CourtDesk: Jurisdiction
Case fileLES 210
In re Ruiz — Chapter 7 petition
Which court can hear it?
Rulebook (costs 1 credit)
Federal courts are limited: federal question or diversity (complete diversity + over $75,000). Most federal claims can also be heard in state court (concurrent) unless Congress made them exclusive (patents, bankruptcy, federal crimes). Federal courts don't do divorce or probate.
Stamp the file. Then flip.