What implication does a case’s dismissal have on supplemental jurisdiction?

When a case is dismissed, supplemental jurisdiction comes into play regarding the remaining claims that are related to the dismissed claims. Supplemental jurisdiction allows a federal court to hear additional claims that are closely related to the claims over which it has original jurisdiction.

If the primary claim is dismissed, the court has the discretion to dismiss related claims, especially if they do not independently qualify for federal jurisdiction. This is based on judicial efficiency and the principle that federal courts should not hear claims that do not have a strong enough connection to the original claim that was just dismissed. Therefore, the court is not mandated to retain all claims and can choose to dismiss those related claims if it deems it appropriate.

This choice enhances judicial efficiency by preventing courts from hearing cases that might detract from their primary function or that have no basis for jurisdiction on their own.

The other choices do not accurately reflect the discretionary power of the courts regarding supplemental jurisdiction in the event of a dismissal. For instance, courts are neither obligated to proceed with all claims nor allowed to automatically re-file cases without considering their jurisdictional merits.