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Aug 20, 1997 docket fees jurisdiction improper venue civil procedure re-filing cases

Docket Fees and Jurisdiction: Re-Filing a Case After Dismissal for Improper Venue

When a case is dismissed for improper venue, must new docket fees be paid upon re-filing? The Supreme Court clarifies the rule.