Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
Jurisdiction and Forum for Lawsuit
I was involved in a motor vehicle accident in Southern California while on my honeymoon. The driver of the vehcle that struck my vehicle is from Virginia. I know I can file suit in the Sate and county where the accident occured but can I also file suit in the county where I reside?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Jurisdiction and Forum for Lawsuit
You received three good answers. One more choice, however: if your case is worth more than $75,000, you can file suit in Federal Court in the district that covers the location of the accident.
Re: Jurisdiction and Forum for Lawsuit
No, where defendant lives or where incident occured.
Re: Jurisdiction and Forum for Lawsuit
In case you didn't believe Mr. Selik, I'll say it again..only where the deft. lives or where the incident took place.
Should you have anymore questions, I will be glad to answer them at, 818.385.0520. Otherwise, good luck.
Re: Jurisdiction and Forum for Lawsuit
With the facts you have provided, it would seem you have two choices for filling your law suit. You can either file in the county where the accident took place or you can file in the county where the defendant lives. Good luck