Venue

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This is Chapter 5 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Venue.” It is part of Title 8.01 “Civil Remedies and Procedure”. It contains 12 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 12 sections.

§ 8.01-257	Venue generally
§ 8.01-258	Venue not jurisdictional
§ 8.01-259	Application
§ 8.01-260	Proper venue; preferred forum in certain actions; permissible forums for other actions
§ 8.01-261	Category A or preferred venue
§ 8.01-262	Category B or permissible venue
§ 8.01-262.1	Place for bringing action under a contract related to construction
§ 8.01-263	Multiple parties
§ 8.01-264	Venue improperly laid; objection
§ 8.01-265	Change of venue by court
§ 8.01-266	Costs
§ 8.01-267	Discretion of judge