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Case 1: Jay-Z (New York) refuses to hire Taylor Swift (Tennessee) for his new record label, Brennan records. Swift has him served process in Memphis, Tennessee while visiting the city for a three-week business trip and vacation. Swift brings a Tennessee Reverse Discrimination claim in Tennessee federal court for $75,000 and alleges Jay-Z will defend on the grounds that the First Amendment in the federal constitution gives him a freedom of association right to hire whomever he pleases. Jay-Z files a motion to dismiss for subject matter jurisdiction, which is denied. At trial, he prevails on the merits. Swift appeals on the grounds that the court lacked jurisdiction, but the appeal fails. Case 2: Swift sues in New York federal court, bringing a Tennessee Reverse Discrimination Act claim again, alleging $80,000 in damages.Was the court in case #1 a court of competent jurisdiction?A.Yes.B.No.
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