RULE 140. PLACE OF TRIAL
- 1(a) Designation of Place of Trial: The petitioner, at the time
of filing the petition, shall file a designation of place of trial
showing the place at which the petitioner would prefer the trial to
be held. If the petitioner has not filed such designation, the
Commissioner, at the time the answer is filed, shall file a
designation showing the place of trial preferred by the
Commissioner. The parties shall be notified of the place at which
the trial will be held. For a list of places at which the Court has
held trial sessions, see Appendix III.
- (b) Form: Such designation shall be set forth on a paper
separate from the petition or answer and shall consist of an
original and two copies. See Form 5, Appendix I.
- (c) Motion to Change Place of Trial: If a party desires a
change in the designation of the place of trial, then such party
shall file a motion to that effect, stating fully the reasons
therefor. Such motions, made after the notice of the time of trial
has been issued, ordinarily will be deemed dilatory and will be
denied unless the ground therefor arose during that period or there
was good reason for not making the motion sooner.
1The amendment is effective as of June 30, 2003.
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