Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
In order to apply for a change of venue, you must do the following: Write in your Response to Petition form that you object to the venue OR file a Motion for Change of Venue with the court before proceeding to file any further motions; File the following forms: Motion for Change of Venue.
Until a writ of possession is issued, the tenant can remain in their home. Step 1: Written Notice to Vacate. Unless the lease agreement says otherwise, the landlord must give the tenant at least 3 days to move out. Step 2: Filing of Eviction Suit. Step 3: Judgment. Step 4 (optional): Appeal. Step 5: Writ of Possession.
The motion must be filed before trial, no later than 21 days after the day the defendant's answer is filed, and must contain a sworn statement that the venue chosen by the plaintiff is improper and a specific county and precinct of proper venue to which transfer is sought.
1. Consideration of Motion. The determination of a motion to transfer venue shall be made promptly by the court and such determination must be made in a reasonable time prior to commencement of the trial on the merits. The movant has the duty to request a setting on the motion to transfer.
Eviction cases must be filed in the in the justice court in the precinct and county where the property is located. If you file the case in any other precinct, the court must dismiss your case, and you do not get a refund of the filing fees. The court may be able to help you determine the proper precinct to file in.
To remove a holdover tenant in Texas, the landlord must give the tenant a three-day notice to vacate. If the tenant does not move out by the end of the three-day period, then the landlord can file an eviction lawsuit with the court. (Tex. Prop.
In Texas, an eviction is also called a “forcible entry and detainer,” and a landlord cannot remove a tenant from the property without filing such a case. You can be evicted for violations of terms listed in your lease, for example: Not paying rent on time.
To start Collin County divorce filing, you can send your documents to the court via the eFile platform, which is most suitable for uncontested cases. Alternatively, you can go to the court clerk at the office of the District Clerk and file in person. The address is 2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 12132, McKinney, TX 75071.
Waiver: Even if Venue Is Improper, Defendants Can Waive the Argument. Unlike subject matter jurisdiction, defendants may waive their argument that venue is improper.
A defendant may challenge subject matter jurisdiction by filing what is known as a "plea to the jurisdiction." A plea to the jurisdiction seeks dismissal of the case on the ground that the court lacks subject matter jurisdiction over the action.