VENUE

Question 1

FORUM NON CONVENIENS

Answer 1

“Inconvenient Forum”

Common law. Dismiss a case brought where venue does lie. This forum can hear this case, but another forum is better suited.

Question 2

VENUE

Answer 2

The proper or most convenient place to hold a trial. (“Jurisdiction” covers states, and “Venue” covers the forum within the state)

Question 3

28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(1)

Answer 3

Civil action may be brought in a judicial district where any defendant resides, if all defendants are residents of the state in which the district is located.

Question 4

28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2)

Answer 4

A judicial district in which a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred, or a substantial part of the property that is the subject of the action.

Question 5

28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(3)

Answer 5

If there is no district where a suit may otherwise be brought as provided in § 1391, any district in which any defendant is subject to the court’s personal jurisdiction for such action