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Does the dispute involve a felony or a misdemeanor?
Does the dispute involve a felony or a misdemeanor?
Does the dispute arise under federal law or state law?
Does the dispute arise under federal law or state law?
Does the dispute need to be decided by a trial or a panel of judges?
Does the dispute need to be decided by a trial or a panel of judges?
Does the dispute center on a criminal or a civil matter?
Does the dispute center on a criminal or a civil matter?
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The most relevant question to determine if a case belongs in federal court or state court is:
Does the dispute arise under federal law or state law?
This question helps establish whether the case falls under federal jurisdiction (which generally includes federal laws, treaties, and constitutional issues) or state jurisdiction (which pertains to state laws and regulations).
