Transfer of Venue
/ˈtrænsfər əv ˈviːnjuː/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal procedure by which a court transfers a case to another court location for reasons such as convenience or fairness.
The defendant filed a motion for transfer of venue to a different county.
Forms
- transfer of venue
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Commentary
When drafting motions, specify the grounds for transfer clearly, focusing on convenience, impartiality, or jurisdictional propriety.
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