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§30906 Venue
Title 46 › Subtitle III — Maritime Liability › CHAPTER 309 — SUITS IN ADMIRALTY AGAINST THE UNITED STATES › § 30906
Summary
Lawsuits go in the U.S. federal district where a plaintiff lives or where the vessel or cargo is found; the court may transfer the case to another district if a party asks.
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Title 46, §30906
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(a)In General.—
A civil action under this chapter shall be brought in the district court of the United States for the district in which—
(1)any plaintiff resides or has its principal place of business; or
(2)the vessel or cargo is found.
(b)Transfer.—
On a motion by a party, the court may transfer the action to any other district court of the United States.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 30906(a)46 App.:742 (2d sentence).Mar. 9, 1920, ch. 95, § 2 (2d, last sentences), 41 Stat. 526. 30906(b)46 App.:742 (last sentence). In subsection (a)(1), the words “in the United States” are omitted as unnecessary. In subsection (a)(2), the words “charged with liability” are omitted as unnecessary. In subsection (b), the words “in the discretion of the court” are omitted as unnecessary. For general change of venue provision, see 28 U.S.C. 1404.
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46 U.S.C. § 30906
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Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110