This sample opposition to motion for change of venue in California is filed on the grounds that venue is proper as the contract was entered into and was to be performed in the venue where the lawsuit was filed. The sample on which this preview is based is 9 pages and includes brief instructions, a memorandum of points and authorities with citations to case law, sample declaration and proof of service. The author is a freelance paralegal who has worked in California and Federal litigation since 1995 and has used this sample for many years. Note that the author is NOT an attorney and no guarantee or warranty is provided.

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Any Attorney or Party
Any Street
Any Town, CA 55555
714-555-5555
Any Attorney or Party
Superior Court of the State of California
For the County of _________________
Any Plaintiff,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Any Defendants, and DOES 1-5, inclusive,
Defendants.
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Case No.
OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR CHANGE OF
VENUE; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND
AUTHORITIES; DECLARATION OF __________
DATE:
TIME:
DEPT:
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1 Plaintiff, _____________________________________ herein submits its Opposition to
Defendants ________________________ Motion for Change of Venue on the grounds that venue is
proper under two legal theories, first that Plaintiff ______________ accepted the terms of the
contract with Defendant _________ while speaking with him on the telephone from their residence in
________ County, and second that the obligation of Defendant __________ under the contract arises
in this venue in that LIST THE FACTS SUPPORTING YOUR CONTENTION THAT THE
OBLIGATION ARISES IN THIS VENUE.
The Opposition shall be based on this Opposition, the attached Memorandum of Points and
Authorities, the declaration of __________, on the complete files and records of this action, and on
such other oral and/or documentary evidence as may be presented at the hearing on the Motion.
Dated________________ _______________________________________________
ANY ATTORNEY OR PARTY
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situation. Do NOT just use the wording here unless it definitely applies
to your particular situation. Remember that YOUR OPPOSITION
MUST BE SERVED AND FILED AT LEAST NINE (9) COURT
DAYS BEFORE THE HEARING. Court days means Monday through
Friday, except for Court holidays. You should serve your opposition by
personal delivery or overnight mail. See Code of Civil Procedure
Section 1005 for more details.
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MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES
I.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
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