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Question 1
Gregg wants to file an action against John in Connecticut state court for injuries Gregg sustained when he slipped and fell in John's apartment. John lives in Norwalk, Connecticut, which is part of the judicial district of Stamford/Norwalk. Gregg lives in East Haven, which is part of the judicial district of New Haven. In which Superior Court of Connecticut should Gregg file his action?
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Correct In general, proper venue is in the judicial district where either the plaintiff or defendant resides, if both live in a state. Therefore, proper venue is either New Haven or Stamford/Norwalk.
Incorrect! In general, proper venue is in the judicial district where either the plaintiff or defendant resides, if both live in a state. Therefore, proper venue is either New Haven or Stamford/Norwalk.
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Question 2
Gregg has filed an action against John in Connecticut Superior Court for the judicial district of Stamford/Norwalk at Stamford for injuries Gregg sustained during an automobile collision that occurred in East Haven, Connecticut. John lives in Norwalk, Connecticut, which is part of the judicial district of Stamford/Norwalk. Gregg lives in East Haven, which is part of the judicial district of New Haven. John files a motion for forum non conveniens and argues that all of the witnesses to the accident live in East Haven, the evidence is located in East Haven. Should the court grant John's motion?
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Correct Because the evidence, witnesses, and location of the accident are in East Haven, it makes sense to apply the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
Incorrect! Because the evidence, witnesses, and location of the accident are in East Haven, it makes sense to apply the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
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Question 3
Alan wants to file an action against George for injuries sustained when George negligently operated a forklift, thereby causing Alan injuries. Alan lives in Alabama, George lives in Georgia. The accident occurred in Alabama, all witnesses are in Alabama, and the evidence is in Alabama. Assume for the purposes of this question that both Alabama and Georgia state courts would have personal jurisdiction over George. Where should Alan file the action to avoid transfer later?
Correct Alabama is where the witnesses and evidence are located, that's where the accident occurred, and the court has personal jurisdiction over George.
Incorrect! Alabama is where the witnesses and evidence are located, that's where the accident occurred, and the court has personal jurisdiction over George.