FEDERAL · 46 U.S.C. · Chapter 309
Venue
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
(a)In General.—A civil action under this chapter shall be brought in the district court of the United States for the district in which—
(1)any plaintiff resides or has its principal place of business; or
(2)the vessel or cargo is found.
(b)Transfer.—On a motion by a party, the court may transfer the action to any other district court of the United States.
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Source Credit
History
(Pub. L. 109–304, §6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1518.)
Editorial Notes
In subsection (a)(1), the words "in the United States" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(2), the words "charged with liability" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words "in the discretion of the court" are omitted as unnecessary. For general change of venue provision, see 28 U.S.C. 1404.
In subsection (a)(2), the words "charged with liability" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words "in the discretion of the court" are omitted as unnecessary. For general change of venue provision, see 28 U.S.C. 1404.