Venue and Related Issues

Question 1

What is the general rule for venue?

Answer 1

Venue is proper in a county where any defendant resides when the case is filed

Question 2

What are the exceptions to the general venue rule?

Answer 2

1. Motorist who are not residents
2. Alimony or divorce
3. Specific jx under the long arm statute
4. tortfeasors
5. Entities and estates
6. Real property

Question 3

What must happen if an action is filed in an improper venue?

Answer 3

Be transferred to a proper venue