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.
The plaintiff may also have grounds to change venue under certain circumstances. The proper venue for individual parties is the county of residence for each individual. CPLR § 503(a); Smart Code. There must be substantial proof that the claimed residence is real and permanent, and not an attempt to forum shop.
Moving the case to a different court Step 1: Get the forms. You need two forms. Step 2: Fill out and sign the notice of motion form. You can fill out the notice of motion and affidavit form in neat handwriting in blue or black pen. Step 3: Fill out and sign the Affidavit. Step 4: File the forms at court.
Requesting a Change of Venue in Immigration Court. In your request for a change of venue, you must provide the date and time of the next hearing in your case. You also must review your Notice to Appear carefully and make sure that you respond to each of the allegations in it.
Section 1404(a) of Title 28 provides that: "for the convenience of parties and witnesses, in the interest of justice, a district may transfer any civil action to any other district where it might have been brought." Any party, including plaintiff, may move for a transfer under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a).
A demand for a change of venue based upon the designation of an improper venue must be made in writing, with or before service of the answer. CPLR § R511(a); Dockets Search. The demand must state that the action be tried in the county the defendant specifies is proper.
Section 1404(a) of Title 28 provides that: "for the convenience of parties and witnesses, in the interest of justice, a district may transfer any civil action to any other district where it might have been brought." Any party, including plaintiff, may move for a transfer under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a).
As we will explain below, the law governing the transfer of proceedings from one court to another generally favours the claimant. Therefore, if you want control over the location of the court where your disputes are resolved, provision ought to be made for this in your contracts.
The proper venue for individual parties is the county of residence for each individual. CPLR § 503(a); Smart Code. There must be substantial proof that the claimed residence is real and permanent, and not an attempt to forum shop.
Even if a venue is proper, it may not be impartial. Therefore, plaintiffs can move to change venue if they find that the one and only proper venue cannot be impartial. A party may also move to change venue if there is a more convenient venue for material witnesses. CPLR § 510(3); Smart Code.