2011 Code of Virginia
Title 59.1 TRADE AND COMMERCE.
Chapter 1.1 Virginia Antitrust Act (59.1-9.1 thru 59.1-9.18)
59.1-9.9 Venue


VA Code § 59.1-9.9 (2001 through Reg Session) What's This?

59.1-9.9. Venue.

The venue for all actions and proceedings for violations of this chapter shall be as specified below in this section.

The circuit court of the county or city wherein any defendant: (i) resides; or (ii) regularly or systematically conducts affairs or business activity; or (iii) has property that may be affected by the action or proceeding. Provided, however, that if said defendant does not, as specified in (i), (ii) and (iii) above, reside in, conduct affairs or business activity in, or have such property in the Commonwealth, then the action or proceeding may be brought in the circuit court of the county or city in which the registered office of said defendant is located or wherein the alleged violation occurred.

(1974, c. 545; 1975, c. 289.)

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