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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 Connecticut, the concept of venue refers to the appropriate location within the state where a lawsuit can be initiated. State statutes determine the proper venue for different types of cases. Generally, civil actions should be brought to a venue that has a connection to the parties involved or to the subject matter of the dispute. For example, a lawsuit may be filed in the county where one of the parties lives or does business, or where the event that gave rise to the lawsuit occurred. If a defendant believes that the plaintiff has chosen an improper venue, they may file a motion to transfer the case to a more appropriate venue. This is governed by the Connecticut General Statutes and the rules of the specific court in which the case is filed. In federal court, the venue is determined by the U.S. Code, which includes considerations such as where the defendant resides or where a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred. Similar to state court, a defendant in federal court can also seek to transfer the case to a different district if the original venue is deemed improper.

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