In certain types of cases, a party may be able to sue in either state or federal court. That is because both courts may have “subject matter jurisdiction” over the case. There are requirements for suing in federal court. Subject matter jurisdiction refers to the requirement that a given court has the power to hear … Read more
Trusts are generally governed by state law and as such, disputes are usually handled in state courts. However, in some situations, suing in federal court may be an option and may have potential benefits to a party.
There are several reasons why a party may want its action adjudicated in federal court: