28. Phil’s heirs filed a claim against his life insurance co…

28. Phil’s heirs filed a claim against his life insurance company, Florida Life, in a Texas state court.  Phil lived and died in Texas, but Florida Life has no office there, no agent there, and makes no solicitations in the state of Texas.  However, after Phil purchased the policy, Florida Life delivered the contract to Phil in Texas, and sent him renewal premium billing each year, which Phil paid.  Florida Life makes a special appearance in the state court, contesting personal jurisdiction.  How should the court rule?  

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?

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?