Venue
The proper geographic location for a lawsuit within a court system that has jurisdiction.
Federal venue is proper where any defendant resides (if all reside in the same state) or where a substantial part of the events occurred (28 U.S.C. § 1391). Courts may transfer venue for convenience under § 1404 or dismiss/transfer improper venue under § 1406; forum non conveniens dismisses when a foreign forum is far more appropriate.
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