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Civil Procedure • Venue
CIVPRO#028
Legal Definition
For contract actions, venue is also proper in the county in which the obligation is to be performed or the contract was entered into.
Plain English Explanation
In California, for contract actions, the proper venue is not only determined by the defendant’s residence but can also be based on the location related to the contract itself. Venue is also proper in the county where either:
(A) The obligation is to be performed: This refers to the place where the terms of the contract are supposed to be carried out, such as where goods are to be delivered or services rendered; or
(B) The contract was entered into: This is the county where the agreement was originally made or signed by the parties involved.
(A) The obligation is to be performed: This refers to the place where the terms of the contract are supposed to be carried out, such as where goods are to be delivered or services rendered; or
(B) The contract was entered into: This is the county where the agreement was originally made or signed by the parties involved.
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