Motion to Transfer Venue
/ˈmoʊʃən tuː trænsˈfɜːr ˈvɛnjuː/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request made to a court to change the location where a case is being tried, based on reasons such as convenience or fairness.
The defendant filed a motion to transfer venue to a different county.
Forms
- motion to transfer venue
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Commentary
Typically used to request transferring trial proceedings to a more appropriate or convenient jurisdiction; often relies on demonstrating prejudice or inconvenience.
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