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Can civil lawsuit case be transferred from one state to another state?

April 26, 2017Case Civil lawsuit State transferred

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Can civil lawsuit case be transferred from one state to another state?

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Yes, in certain circumstances. The lawsuit might be in the wrong jurisdiction or the wrong “venue.” To determine whether a certain case can be transferred or not is fairly technical and dependent on the court you are in and the law you are suing under. Definitely consult with an attorney.