Final answer:
No, Malcolm's suit does not satisfy federal subject matter jurisdiction because there is no diversity of citizenship and the damages claimed are below the threshold.
Step-by-step explanation:
Malcolm's suit does not satisfy federal subject matter jurisdiction. In order for federal subject matter jurisdiction to apply, the case must involve either "interstate" matters, "diversity of citizenship" involving parties of two different states, or a U.S. citizen and a citizen of another nation with a damage claim of at least $75,000.
In this case, Malcolm is from Minnesota and Constance is from California, both of which are within the United States. Since they are both citizens of the United States, there is no diversity of citizenship. Additionally, the damages claimed by Malcolm are $50,000, which is below the $75,000 threshold required for federal subject matter jurisdiction to apply.