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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 Tennessee, the concept of venue refers to the appropriate location within the state where a lawsuit can be initiated. State statutes, such as the Tennessee Code, provide guidance on determining the proper venue for different types of cases. Generally, civil cases can be filed in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action arose, or where the plaintiff resides if the defendant is a non-resident of Tennessee. For corporations, the venue is typically where the principal office is located or where the cause of action arose. In federal cases, the venue is determined by federal statutes, such as 28 U.S.C. § 1391, which consider factors like 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 transfer the case to a proper venue. The courts will consider factors such as the convenience of parties and witnesses, and the interests of justice when deciding on such motions.

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