Under CPLR 502 when there is a conflict as to proper venue due to joinder, the court shall select a venue which is proper to at least one of the parties.

Under CPLR 502 when there is a conflict as to proper venue due to joinder, the court shall select a venue which is proper to at least one of the parties.

• A. A venue proper to the plaintiff only
• B. A venue proper to the defendant only
• C. The court's home venue
• D. A venue proper to at least one of the parties

Answer: (D)

When there’s joinder that creates competing proper venues, the court must pick a place that is proper for at least one party. This rule keeps the case moving by allowing a forum where there is valid venue for at least one side, rather than forcing everyone into a venue that isn’t proper for anyone or insisting on the court’s home location regardless of the parties’ circumstances. The idea is closest to common-sense fairness: if at least one party could properly be sued or defended in a certain county, that county is an acceptable venue for the case. This avoids dismissal or forced transfer simply because multiple parties bring different venue options into play.

When there’s joinder that creates competing proper venues, the court must pick a place that is proper for at least one party. This rule keeps the case moving by allowing a forum where there is valid venue for at least one side, rather than forcing everyone into a venue that isn’t proper for anyone or insisting on the court’s home location regardless of the parties’ circumstances. The idea is closest to common-sense fairness: if at least one party could properly be sued or defended in a certain county, that county is an acceptable venue for the case. This avoids dismissal or forced transfer simply because multiple parties bring different venue options into play.