Question

Jimmy runs a chain of souvenir shops in South Florida. He imports T-shirts and other apparel from Guatemala to sell in his stores. One day, student protesters damage several of his stores, demanding that he pay his workers in Guatemala a fair wage. Jimmy estimates the damage at $5,500. He sues the protestors for the damage they cause.

Where is the original jurisdiction of this case?
A. This is a local small-claims case.
B. This is a local challenge to international trade.
C. This is a federal small-claims case.
D. This is a federal challenge to international trade.

Answer 1

Answer: c. This is a federal small-claim case.

Explanation: your answer is c. This is a federal small-claim case