§ 15-10-303 — Venue - multiple proceedings - transfer

(1) Where a proceeding
under this code could be maintained in more than one place in this state, the court
in which the proceeding is first commenced has the exclusive right to proceed.

(2) If proceedings concerning the same estate, protected person, ward, or
trust are commenced in more than one court of this state, the court in which the
proceeding was first commenced shall continue to hear the matter, and the other
courts shall hold the matter in abeyance until the question of venue is decided, and
if the ruling court determines that venue is properly in another court, it shall
transfer the proceeding to the other court.

(3) If a court finds that in the interest of justice a proceeding or a file should
be located in another court of this state, the court making the finding may transfer
the proceeding or file to the other court.

Legislative History

Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1545, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 153-1-303.