28 U.S.C. § 1412

Change of venue

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A district court may transfer a case or proceeding under title 11 to a district court for another district, in the interest of justice or for the convenience of the parties.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 547 cases (112 in the last 5 years), 1984–2026 · leading case: ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Essar Global Fund Ltd., 565 B.R. 241 (S.D.N.Y. 2017).
ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Essar Global Fund Ltd., 565 B.R. 241 (S.D.N.Y. 2017). · cites it 9× “§ 1404 (a), or the bankruptcy change of venue statute, 28 U.S.C. § 1412 . For the reasons that follow, Defendants’ motion to transfer this action is DENIED.”
In Re Enron Corp., 274 B.R. 327 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2002). · cites it 13× “8 *342 When venue is determined to be proper in the district where the bankruptcy case was filed, the case may nevertheless be transferred, on motion by a party, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1412 which provides that: A district court may transfer a case or proceeding under title 11…”
In Re Jordan, 313 B.R. 242 (Bankr. W.D. Tenn. 2004). · cites it 27× “§ 707 (a), (2) a change of venue to another district under 28 U.S.C. § 1412 , or (3) retention of the case, pursuant to the court’s sound discretion under its inherent or implicit authority, for further administration and ultimate formal closing.”
In Re Enron Corp., 284 B.R. 376 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2002). · cites it 11× “Chapter 11 Case to the District of Puerto Rico entered on August 26, 2002 (the “Dowd Affidavit”) (Docket Entry # 6084); and the record of the hearing held on August 29, 2002; 1 and for the reasons set forth below, this Court denies *380 the Motion to transfer venue of this…”
In re Patriot Coal Corp., 482 B.R. 718 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2012). · cites it 8× “MEMORANDUM DECISION ON MOTIONS TO TRANSFER VENUE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 1412 SHELLEY C. CHAPMAN, Bankruptcy Judge.”
Donald v. Curry (In Re Donald), 328 B.R. 192 (9th Cir. BAP 2005). · cites it 8× “The debtor appeals from an order transferring her bankruptcy case from the Central District of California to the Northern District of Georgia under 28 U.S.C. § 1412 for improper venue. The debtor contends her domicile is California.”
Intelect Corp. v. Cellco P'ship Gp, 160 F. Supp. 3d 157 (D.D.C. 2016). · cites it 4× “A separate change of venue provision, 28 U.S.C. § 1412 , applies when a party seeks to transfer a bankruptcy case or proceeding.”
Keybank Nat'l Ass'n v. Franklin Advisers, Inc., 600 B.R. 214 (S.D. Ill. 2019). · cites it 3× “Defendants' Motion to Transfer Because this case constitutes a "core" bankruptcy proceeding, 28 U.S.C. § 1412 governs whether a transfer of venue is warranted.”
Enron Corp. v. Arora (In Re Enron Corp.), 317 B.R. 629 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2004). · cites it 6× “MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER DENYING CERTAIN DEFENDANTS’ MOTIONS TO TRANSFER VENUE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 1412 ARTHUR J. GONZALEZ, Bankruptcy Judge.”
Penson Techs. LLC v. Schonfeld Grp. Holdings LLC (In re Penson Worldwide), 587 B.R. 6 (Bankr. D. Del. 2018). · cites it 4× “12(b)(6) and/or the Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens Based on the Parties' Forum Selection Clause; or (IV) To Transfer This Action Pursuant to the Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens or 28 U.S.C. § 1412 , Jan. 17, 2017, D.I. 9 ("Motion to Dismiss"); Memorandum of Law in Support of…”
Think3 Litig. Trust v. Zuccarello (In re Think3, Inc.), 529 B.R. 147 (Bankr. W.D. Tex. 2015). · cites it 5× “Legal Standard for Transfer of Venue The statutory basis cited for transfer of venue is 28 U.S.C. § 1412 , which is incorporated by Bankruptcy Rule 7087.”
In Re Manville Forest Prods. Corp., Debtor. Gulf States Expl. Co. v. Manville Forest Prods. Corp., 896 F.2d 1384 (2d Cir. 1990). · cites it 3× “This brings us to the issue whether Judge Sprizzo abused his discretion in affirming the order of the bankruptcy court which denied Gulfs motion to transfer venue to the Western District of Louisiana pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1412 (1988). Gulf asserts that all of the relevant acts…”
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