Federal and State courts have concurrent jurisdiction in cases in which

A. an American citizen sues a citizen of another country.
B. a citizen of one State sues a citizen of another State for damages greater than $75,000.
C. an American citizen sues another citizen of the same State for damages greater than $75,000.
D. a citizen of one State sues the National Park Service.

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The correct answer is:

B. a citizen of one State sues a citizen of another State for damages greater than $75,000.

This situation involves diversity jurisdiction, where federal and state courts have concurrent jurisdiction when the parties are from different states and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000.