Section 1.18 Choice of Forum

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E. (§1.18) Choice of Forum

Another significant mixed fact-law question is where the suit should be filed or, if possible from the defense standpoint, removed or attacked on venue, jurisdiction, etc.

These decisions are important because of the differences in proof between state and federal court and between the states and various federal courts. The differences include variables in:

• pleading requirements;

• service of process;

• joinder of parties;

• pretrial procedures; and

• the number of

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