Venue Selection
/ˈvɛnju səˈlɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process or act of determining the most appropriate jurisdiction or court in which a legal case should be tried.
The attorney filed a motion for venue selection to transfer the case to a more convenient court.
- (n.) A contractual or procedural provision specifying the agreed place or court for dispute resolution.
The contract included a venue selection clause favoring arbitration in New York.
Forms
- venue selection
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Commentary
Venue selection is a crucial strategic decision in litigation affecting convenience, applicable law, and potential jury pools.
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