Venue Flashcards

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1
Q

Venue

A

region within a particular state where suit can be brought

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2
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Venue is dictated by:

A

where the bad guy lives and where the bad thing went down

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3
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If all D’s reside in the same state, venue is proper:

A

district where any single D resides

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4
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If D’s reside in multiple states

A

location of harm

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5
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Transferring venues

A

You can move between federal court but not state or foreign courts

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Reasons for transfer:

A

Convenience
Agreement
Interest of Justice

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7
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Forum non conveniens:

A

If most convenient forum not in the US, court cannot transfer, but can dismiss without prejudice so P can refile in proper country, may not be in US.

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