Venue, Transfer, and Forum Non Conveniens

Question 1

Where may the plaintiff lay venue?

Answer 1

In any district where all defendants reside or a substantial part of the claim arose.

Question 2

Transfer of venue requirements

Answer 2

Transferee must be another federal district court, be a proper venue, and have personal jurisdiction over the defendant.

Question 3

Exception to transfer of venue requirements

Answer 3

The court can transfer to any district if all parties consent and the court finds cause for the transfer.

Question 4

Statute #1

Answer 4

If the original district is a proper venue, that court can order transfer based on convenience of parties and witnesses and in the interest of justice.

Question 5

Forum-selection clause

Answer 5

A provision in which the parties agree that a dispute between them will be litigated in a particular place.

Question 6

Statute #2

Answer 6

If the original district is an improper venue, it may transfer in the interest of justice.