Change of venue

Definition
: a procedure available under title 28 section 1404 of the U.S. Code for the transfer of a case by a court in which the case is brought to another court where the case could have been properly brought and which would be more convenient for the parties and witnesses and better serve the interests of justice
compare forum non conveniens



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common-law lien

a lien under common law giving a creditor (as a bailee) in possession of property the right to retain possession until payment of the amount due


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