Venue

Has the party waived the challenge (12b motion w/o

objection)?

Has the party agreed to a valid forum selection clause that

covers this case and would be enforceable?

NO Yes

Is there a special venue statute that applies?

NO
Yes

Residence: Do all the Ds reside in the same

state?

Individuals- Domicile

Corps- all where PJ is valid

Yes
NO

Some stuff: Is there a district where a substantial part of the events

or emissions took place or where related property is?

NO Venue is proper

Fallback: If no proper venue can be identified under the first two

tests, any district in which D is subject to PJ is proper