Venue

Question 1

Venue - Concept

Answer 1

Proper or possible place where procedure takes place - specific district court

Question 2

Venue - Grounds for proper venue (3)

Answer 2

1) Residence of D within forum district
2) Location of event or property that are substantial part of action
3) If not other proper district - any district where court has PJDX over D

Question 3

Venue - Grounds for proper venue - Residence Rules when D is a corporation (3)

Answer 3

1) State of incorporation
2) “Nerve center” = ppal place of business
3) “muscle center” = where most activities are performed

Question 4

Venue - Consequences of filing at improper venue (2)

Answer 4

1) Court can transfer case to another court

OR

2) Dismiss complaint

Question 5

Venue - “Forum non-conveniens” - gral

Answer 5

• Proceeds even when venue is proper
• Case is transferred to another district court with proper venue
• • Bc of compelling reason by sua ponte or by motion (heavy burden on D to achieve) - i.e. calendar congestion