Opinion
Case No. 05-CV-73634.
January 20, 2006
ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS GOVERNOR JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM AND ATTORNEY GENERAL MICHAEL COX'S MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE TO [DOC. # 27]
Defendants Governor Jennifer Granholm and Attorney General Michael Cox move to transfer venue in this case to the Western District of Michigan where they allege the incident on which the complaint is based occurred; where the official records and evidence related to the passage of the legislation are located; where the headquarters of the State are located; and where the public has an interest in the outcome of this case. Alternatively, and for the same reasons, defendants argue venue should be changed for the convenience of the parties. For the reasons stated below. defendants' motion to transfer venue is DENIED.
Venue is proper in the Eastern District pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(1) because defendant Kym Worthy resides within the District, and because the Governor and Attorney General perform their official duties throughout the State.
Defendants' alternative "convenience" arguments for transferring venue to the Western District pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) are likewise unavailing. issue was passed in Lansing, which is a mere 100 miles from this Court. of the two districts weighs against any claim that the convenience of one party will be enhanced by a change of venue, as does the fact that the Attorney General regularly litigates in this Court. Defendants argue, and the Court has considered, each of the other factors courts consider in deciding whether a plaintiff's choice of forum should be overruled. There is simply no compelling reason in this case to transfer venue to the Western District of Michigan.
Defendants' motion to transfer venue is DENIED.