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In general, and in the absence of a statute mandating where a lawsuit must be filed, a civil suit may be filed where the occurrence took place or where any of the defendants reside. If the defendant is a corporation, the suit may generally be brought where it maintains a primary place of business. This is the concept of "venue".
This is a general answer only and is not intended, nor may it me construed as legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created or intended.
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How soon does a lawsuit have to be filed for it to be valid?
Lawsuit has to be filed within 2 years from the date of the accident/ incident.
Can a lawsuit against a defendant be filed in a different county?
The court where the lawsuit is filed must have jurisdiction. One of the persons in the lawsuit must either reside there, or the cause of the lawsuit had to occur there.
Can a motion to dismiss be filed when the wrong defendant is named in the lawsuit?
Yes, a motion to dismiss can be filed if the wrong defendant is named in a lawsuit.
Can a plaintiff drop a lawsuit once it has been filed?
Yes, a plaintiff can drop a lawsuit once it has been filed by voluntarily dismissing the case.
Who was the slave who filed a lawsuit?
Dred Scott
Has a class action lawsuit been filed for the Dodge 2.7L V6 engine failure problem?
Here is the link for the lawsuit. www.autosafety.org/uploads/phpwUbuSf_Chrysler2.7.pdf Let me know if this helps. cheetay@yahoo.com
Who filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of linda brown and her family?
The NAACP filed a class action lawsuit on the behalf of Linda Brown and her family.
How do you use lawsuit in a sentence?
If you do something wrong, be prepared to be named in a lawsuit.
How is a complaint for damages instituted in court of law?
The complaint is the original document filed to create a lawsuit. Once the complaint is filed, it is served on the defendant, and the lawsuit has begun.
How do you use the word lawsuit in a sentence?
The word lawsuit is a noun. Example, Mary Jefferson filed a lawsuit against Medical Center East in the Circuit Court of Legal County, Alabama.
What does in the process of filing a lawsuit mean?
It means that the actions necessary to file a lawsuit have been started, but the lawsuit has not been filed as of yet.
What slave filed lawsuit for his freedom?
Dred scott
