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.
Brief Synopsis: A motion to transfer a state court case from one courthouse to another, often in another county, is based upon an argument that a “fair and impartial trial cannot be held in the county” usually due to news coverage and/or the popularity and prominence of the defendant.
In legal terms, a 'move' is a formal request made to a court asking for a specific action or decision. In normal language you would also say "request" instead of "move"
Change of venue is the transfer of a legal action from one county to another county for trial. In criminal cases a change of venue is permitted if, for example, the court believes the defendant cannot receive a fair trial in a given county.
A change of venue is the legal term for moving a trial to a new location.
Noun. law. the removal of a trial out of one jurisdiction into another.
Your motion must first be filed with the Wayne County Clerk before the Friend of the Court will schedule a hearing. The original, plus four copies of the motion and any additional sheets you have attached. A copy of the current court order you wish to change; if applicable.