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Venue is the geographic location (county in state court or district in federal court) where a lawsuit may be filed. Proper venue is usually determined by statute, and upon the filing of a lawsuit, the defendant may seek to transfer (move) the venue to a proper venue if it believes the plaintiff’s choice of venue is not a proper venue.

In Colorado, the concept of venue refers to the appropriate location within the state where a legal case should be filed and heard. State statutes, such as the Colorado Revised Statutes, provide guidance on determining the proper venue for different types of cases. Generally, civil cases may be filed in the county where the defendant resides or where the incident that gave rise to the lawsuit occurred. For corporations, the venue is often where the company does business or has its principal office. In federal cases, the venue is determined by the U.S. Code, which typically allows for a lawsuit to be filed where the defendant resides, where a substantial part of the events occurred, or where the property in dispute is located. If a defendant believes that the plaintiff has chosen an improper venue, they may file a motion to change venue. The court will then consider factors such as convenience for parties and witnesses, and the interests of justice, to decide whether to grant the motion to transfer the case to a more appropriate venue.

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