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Federal Apply Law State Erie General Analysis Claim

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For claim based on diversity jurisdiction
1) Conflict? If no conflict, can apply both laws.
2) If there's a valid federal statute or rule of procedure, then apply federal law.
3) Federal common law vs. state law. Apply state substantive law and federal procedural law.

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