The venue of any civil action may be changed by order of the court in the following cases:
(1) upon written consent of the parties;
(2) when it is made to appear on motion that any party has been made a defendant for the purpose of preventing a change of venue under section 542.10;
(3) when an impartial trial cannot be had in the county wherein the action is pending; or
(4) when the convenience of witnesses and the ends of justice would be promoted by the change.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 540 - 552 — Civil Procedure
Chapter 542 — Venue Of Actions
Section 542.01 — Venue; General Rule; Exception.
Section 542.02 — Actions Relating To Land, Situs To Govern.
Section 542.03 — Official Misconduct, Where Cause Arose.
Section 542.04 — Actions On Forfeited Bail Bonds.
Section 542.05 — Cost Bond; Recognizances; Nonresidents.
Section 542.07 — Actions By Or For The State.
Section 542.08 — Actions For Wages.
Section 542.09 — Other Cases; Defendant's Residence Or Where Cause Arose; Corporations.
Section 542.095 — Venue In Motor Vehicle Cases.
Section 542.10 — Change Of Venue As Of Right; Demand.
Section 542.11 — Change Of Venue By Order Of Court; Grounds.
Section 542.12 — Action On Contractor's Bond.
Section 542.13 — Interest Or Bias Of Judge.
Section 542.14 — Actions In Municipal Court.
Section 542.16 — Notice To Remove.
Section 542.17 — Expenses Paid In First Instance; Reimbursement.
Section 542.18 — State As Party To Civil Action; Removal From Ramsey County.