Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Change Of Venue Letter Without Name In North Carolina
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Improper venue refers to a situation where a case is filed in a court that is not the correct geographic location for that case ing to applicable laws.
A change of venue request because venue is improper means that the removing defendant believes that the case may not be in that venue because it is improper under procedural rules.
A change of venue request because venue is improper means that the removing defendant believes that the case may not be in that venue because it is improper under procedural rules.
Change of venue in American English Law. the substitution of another place of trial, as when the local jury or court is likely to be prejudiced. See full dictionary entry for venue. Webster's New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.
The Procedure for a Change of Venue Filing the motion. The moving party should file a motion for a change of venue with the court where the case is pending. Supporting affidavits. The moving party must also provide affidavits and other evidence to support the motion. Serving the motion. Hearing. The judge's decision.
A motion requesting a change of venue must be filed at or before arraignment if the defendant has filed a written request for arraignment or, if arraignment is waived, within 21 days of the return of the indictment.
The court may change the place of trial in the following cases: (1) When the county designated for that purpose is not the proper one. (2) When the convenience of witnesses and the ends of justice would be promoted by the change. (3) When the judge has, at any time, been interested as party or counsel.
If a defendant believes that the plaintiff selected an improper venue, the defendant can raise the defense of improper venue and ask for dismissal of the case and/or transfer of venue.
