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Committee flags venue ambiguity for 'John Doe' defendants and seeks statutory clarification
2398386 · February 20, 2025
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Summary
Senators discussed inconsistent interpretations across circuits about proper venue when plaintiffs name an unknown 'John Doe' defendant. Members proposed treating unnamed defendants as nonresidents for venue to avoid forum shopping.
Members of the subcommittee discussed an ambiguity in venue law when plaintiffs name an unknown or 'John Doe' defendant. Several senators said some courts have treated a John Doe as resident to retain venue in a county where the plaintiff…
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