The bill amends section 1621 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 to clarify the criteria for determining venue in civil actions. It introduces new subsections that outline specific conditions under which a county is deemed a proper venue for commencing and trying an action. The criteria include the residency, place of business, or corporate registration of both defendants and plaintiffs in the county where the original cause of action arises. If the original county does not meet these conditions, alternative counties can be considered based on similar criteria for either party.

Additionally, the bill specifies that actions against fiduciaries appointed by court order must be initiated in the county of their appointment. It also allows parties to file motions to change venue due to hardship or inconvenience. The language emphasizes that a county where a defendant conducts business includes any county where their products are sold at retail, thereby broadening the scope of what constitutes a proper venue.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 600.1621