What is a motion to transfer venue in civil litigation?

A motion to transfer venue in civil litigation is a legal document filed to move a case from one court to another. In Washington, this motion is filed when the parties in the case believe the chosen court does not have jurisdiction over the dispute or is not a proper place to hear the case. For example, if a plaintiff files a case in Seattle but the defendant lives in Spokane, the defendant may wish to file a motion to transfer venue to a court in Spokane instead. In general, the motion must be filed in the same court that will receive the case. The motion includes both the reasons for the transfer and proposed destination. The parties must then agree to the proposed transfer based on jurisdictional requirements. If the parties cannot agree, the court may hold a hearing to decide whether the transfer should be granted. In most cases, the court can deny the motion if it believes the transfer will be inconvenient for the parties, or if the proposed court does not have appropriate jurisdiction. It is important to note that a motion to transfer venue does not guarantee the case will be moved. The court has the final say in determining whether the motion should be granted or denied.

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