8.  Pam sues Donna in federal district court for breach of c…

8.  Pam sues Donna in federal district court for breach of contract that Donna signed 2 months ago.  Additionally, Pam also wants to sue Donna for intentional infliction of emotional distress as a result of Donna driving over Pam’s pet and killing it.   Donna files a motion to dismiss, or in the alternative, severance of the intentional infliction of emotional distress claim based on misjoinder.  How should the court rule on the motion?

21. Phil, a citizen of Virginia, sues Darrell, a citizen of…

21. Phil, a citizen of Virginia, sues Darrell, a citizen of Maryland for breach of contract alleging $50,000 in damages.  Phil’s complaint also has claims for defamation and interference with prospective contractual relations, alleging damages in the amounts of $20,000 and $5,000, respectively.  May Phil sue Darrell on all causes of action in a federal court?