Macon, GA · Bibb County
Magistrate Motion to Transfer
This motion asks the Bibb County Magistrate Court to transfer a civil case when the plaintiff says venue is improper because the defendant resides elsewhere.
What this form is
Use this motion in a civil case when the plaintiff states that venue is improper because the defendant resides in another county. It asks the court to transfer the case to the Magistrate Court in the county where venue is proper. The form provides spaces for the parties, civil action number, defendant’s county, plaintiff or agent contact details, signature dates, and certification of service by mail.
Who needs it
A plaintiff or agent seeking to transfer a civil case because the defendant resides in a county where venue is proper may use this motion.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the plaintiff or agent signs and dates the motion and certificate of service.
How to submit this form
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Download The Motion
Download the Magistrate Motion to Transfer PDF.
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Complete The Case Details
Enter the parties and civil action number, identify the defendant’s county, and provide the plaintiff or agent’s contact details.
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Sign And Date
The plaintiff or agent signs and dates the motion and certificate of service.
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Submit The Motion
Submit the completed motion to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Magistrate Motion to Transfer do?
- It asks the Magistrate Court to transfer a civil case when the plaintiff says venue is improper because the defendant resides in another county.
- Who can file this motion?
- The form is written for a plaintiff to file and includes space for the plaintiff or an agent to provide contact details, sign, and date it.
- Do I need a notary for the Magistrate Motion to Transfer?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the plaintiff or agent signs and dates the motion and certificate of service.
- How do I submit the Magistrate Motion to Transfer?
- The form does not provide a filing address or submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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