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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 Kansas, the concept of venue refers to the appropriate location within the state where a legal case can be filed and heard. State statutes, specifically Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.), provide guidance on determining the proper venue for different types of cases. Generally, civil cases should be filed in the county where the defendant resides or where the cause of action occurred. For corporations, the venue is typically where the company has its place of business or where the event giving rise to the lawsuit took place. In federal cases, the venue is determined by the U.S. Code, which often allows for the case to be filed where the defendant resides or where a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim 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 subject to the court's discretion and consideration of factors such as convenience to the parties, the interests of justice, and the location of witnesses and evidence.

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