Texasgrillchef
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I believe I have a basic understanding of Jurisdiction, however not enough to know the answer to my question. So please feel to correct me if I am wrong.
I know that the Federal Court system is divided up Into 10 circuits. California being in the 9th, Texas being in the 5th, New York in the 2nd, etc...
If I file a federal lawsuit against the state of Texas in Federal court, since I live in the 5th Circuit. And Texas is in the 5th circuit. The lawsuit would be in the 5th circuit. Correct?
So now here is my 2 part question. I live in Texas, in the 5th circuit. If I wanted to file a lawsuit against California, would the suit be required to be filed in the 5th circuit, the 9th circuit or either?
Let’s say I wish to file a Joint lawsuit against both New York, and California both in the Same lawsuit. Would that lawsuit be required to be filed in the 5th, 9th, or 2nd or any of the three?
I do know about standing, cause etc... or at least a basic understanding. Let’s assume there is cause, and standing etc... the question refers to just Jurisdiction if I understand it correctly. However if I am incorrect please let me know.
I know that the Federal Court system is divided up Into 10 circuits. California being in the 9th, Texas being in the 5th, New York in the 2nd, etc...
If I file a federal lawsuit against the state of Texas in Federal court, since I live in the 5th Circuit. And Texas is in the 5th circuit. The lawsuit would be in the 5th circuit. Correct?
So now here is my 2 part question. I live in Texas, in the 5th circuit. If I wanted to file a lawsuit against California, would the suit be required to be filed in the 5th circuit, the 9th circuit or either?
Let’s say I wish to file a Joint lawsuit against both New York, and California both in the Same lawsuit. Would that lawsuit be required to be filed in the 5th, 9th, or 2nd or any of the three?
I do know about standing, cause etc... or at least a basic understanding. Let’s assume there is cause, and standing etc... the question refers to just Jurisdiction if I understand it correctly. However if I am incorrect please let me know.