In civil actions, when the judge of the court in which the case was filed determines that the court lacks venue to try the case due to an improper venue, the judge, upon motion of a party, shall transfer the case to the court with the proper venue.
KRS 452.105
Transfer of case on party's motion upon determination of improper venue
Applied in 8 court decisions — leading case Fritsch v. Caudill (2004)
Most recently applied in Louisville Gas & Electric Co. v. Kentucky Waterways Alliance (April 2017)
Effective: July 14, 2000 History: Created 2000 Ky
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