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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 Pennsylvania, the concept of venue refers to the appropriate geographic location where a lawsuit can be initiated. For state court cases, this is typically determined by the county, while in federal court cases, it is determined by the district. The Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure provide guidance on what constitutes proper venue, often considering factors such as where the cause of action arose, where a contract was executed or is to be performed, or where the parties may reside or do business. If a defendant believes that the plaintiff has chosen an improper venue, they have the right to file a preliminary objection or a motion to transfer the case to a more appropriate venue. This is governed by 42 Pa.C.S. § 5103 and the relevant rules of civil procedure. The court will then consider factors such as the convenience of parties and witnesses, and the interests of justice, to determine if the venue should be changed.

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