Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
Venue
I want to file a civil lawsuit in California. The person I will sue lives Northern California. Does the lawsuit have to be filed in their county, or can it be filed in a nearby county.
Asked on 3/05/08, 1:34 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: Venue
Where the defendant lives is just one of the factors to be considered. Venue would be proper in his county but might also be proper elsewhere depending upon the facts of the case.
Answered on 3/05/08, 2:34 pm