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== Definition ==
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Venue deals with the locality of a lawsuit, specifically the question of which court or courts with proper jurisdiction may hear a specific suit. At the most basic level, venue is the location where a case should be heard.  Proper venue generally is determined by the location in which the events giving rise to the legal action took place.  Further, the proper venue is the location from which a jury may be drawn to try the legal action.
 
Venue deals with the locality of a lawsuit, specifically the question of which court or courts with proper jurisdiction may hear a specific suit. At the most basic level, venue is the location where a case should be heard.  Proper venue generally is determined by the location in which the events giving rise to the legal action took place.  Further, the proper venue is the location from which a jury may be drawn to try the legal action.
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Venue is a distinct concept from jurisdiction.  Where jurisdiction deals with the authority of a court to hear a particular case, venue is concerned with the geographical location of the court where an action is commenced.   
 
Venue is a distinct concept from jurisdiction.  Where jurisdiction deals with the authority of a court to hear a particular case, venue is concerned with the geographical location of the court where an action is commenced.   
  
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== U.S. Law ==
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In the U.S., venue will either be a county (for state court) or a district or division (for federal court).  Under US law, unlike personal jurisdiction, there is no constitutional requirement for proper venue in order to have a valid judgment
 
In the U.S., venue will either be a county (for state court) or a district or division (for federal court).  Under US law, unlike personal jurisdiction, there is no constitutional requirement for proper venue in order to have a valid judgment

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