Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas

Venue

If you file a suit in Small Claims Court, and they file a motion to transfer Venue, what can I do to stop it from being changed? can they do that?


Asked on 8/12/00, 6:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: Venue

They can do that if your petition does not provide for venue in the court you chose. Tex. Civil Practices & Remedies Code provides for correct venue. Depending upon the facts alleged, the Defendant has a right to be sued in his precinct, unless there is some legal excuse not to.

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Answered on 9/18/00, 9:51 am


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