Legal Definitions - motion to transfer venue

Definition: A motion to transfer venue is a request made to the court to move a case from one district or county to another. This is usually done because the original venue is not appropriate under the applicable venue rules or because of local prejudice.

Example 1: A plaintiff files a lawsuit in a county where the defendant does not reside, and the events that led to the lawsuit did not occur in that county. The defendant can file a motion to transfer venue to a county where they reside or where the events occurred.

Example 2: A high-profile case receives extensive media coverage in a particular county, and the defendant believes that they cannot receive a fair trial in that county due to local prejudice. The defendant can file a motion to transfer venue to a different county where they believe they can receive a fair trial.

These examples illustrate how a motion to transfer venue can be used to ensure that a case is heard in a location that is appropriate and fair to all parties involved.