Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Jurisdiction — Territorial Jurisdiction — Venue in Breach of Contract Actions Governed by Place of Performance or Defendant’s Residence

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A plaintiff in a breach of contract action may choose venue from three alternatives: place of making, place of performance, or defendant's residence. The plaintiff is entitled to choose the most convenient venue. The principle applies to contract actions under High Court Rules. The rule…

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