Legal Question in Personal Injury in District of Columbia

jurisdiction and venue

If car accident happend in the District of Columbia but both sides live in Maryland, which court will hear the case and why?


Asked on 9/25/06, 10:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

Re: jurisdiction and venue

The lawsuit could be filed in either DC, where the accident happened, or in the MD county where the defendant resides. There are a number of factors that the plaintiff's lawyer would consider in choosing the court.

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Answered on 9/25/06, 10:52 am


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