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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 Maine, the concept of venue refers to the appropriate location within the state where a lawsuit can be initiated. The determination of proper venue is typically governed by Maine statutes, which consider factors such as the residence of the parties involved, the location where the cause of action arose, or where the property in dispute is located. For civil cases, Title 14 of the Maine Revised Statutes outlines the specifics regarding venue. If a defendant believes that the plaintiff has filed a lawsuit in an improper venue, they have the right to request a transfer to a proper venue. This is done through a motion to transfer venue, which the court will consider based on the convenience of the parties, witnesses, and the interests of justice. In federal cases, venue is determined by federal statutes, such as 28 U.S.C. § 1391, which sets the guidelines for where a federal lawsuit can be filed, often based on where the defendant resides or where a substantial part of the events giving rise to the claim occurred.

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