Notice Of Motion And Motion To Transfer Case To Appropriate Court {VN197}

VN197 - NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION TO TRANSFER CASE TO APPROPRIATE COURT (CHANGE OF VENUE (CCP §396b). This form is used when a defendant or respondent in a California court case wishes to request that their case be transferred to a different court that is legally more appropriate. Specifically, it is a "Notice of Motion and Motion to Transfer Case to Appropriate Court (Change of Venue)" under California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) §396b. A party fills it out to formally notify the court and the other side that they are asking for a change of venue, meaning the case should be heard in another county’s Superior Court. The form allows the moving party to explain why the transfer is justified, such as where the parties reside, where the events or transactions giving rise to the lawsuit occurred, where property involved in the case is located, or where a contract was entered into or was to be performed. It includes a declaration under penalty of perjury in which the defendant affirms these facts. In addition, the form provides a section for “Points and Authorities” that cites the applicable legal statutes (CCP §§392–396b), which outline the proper venue for cases depending on the subject matter, location of events, or residence of the parties. By filing this motion, the defendant is asserting their legal right to have the case heard in the correct county and is requesting that the current court issue an order transferring the matter. www.FormsWorkflow.com