Assume a Plaintiff Files a Case in State Court That

Multiple Choice

Assume a plaintiff files a case in state court that could also have been filed in federal court. Does the defendant have any choice in the matter?

A) The defendant has no choice, and the case will stay in state court.
B) The defendant can have the case moved to federal court only if federal question jurisdiction is involved.
C) The defendant can have the case moved to federal court only if the state trial court judge grants permission.
D) The defendant can have the case moved to federal court only if the plaintiff's filing expenses in state court are paid by the defendant.
E) The defendant has a right to remove the case to federal court.