1-39-117. Jurisdiction; appeals; venue; trial by jury; liability insurance.
(a) Original and exclusive jurisdiction for any claim filed in state court under this act shall be in the district courts of Wyoming. Appeals may be taken as provided by law.
(b) Venue for any claim against the state or its public employees pursuant to this act shall be in the county in which the public employee resides or the cause of action arose or in Laramie county. Venue for all other claims pursuant to this act shall be in the county in which the defendant resides or in which the principal office of the governmental entity is located.
(c) The right to a trial by jury is preserved.
(d) If a governmental entity has elected to purchase liability insurance under this act, the court, in a trial without a jury, may be advised of the insurance.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure
Chapter 39 - Governmental Claims
Section 1-39-101 - Short Title.
Section 1-39-103 - Definitions.
Section 1-39-104 - Granting Immunity From Tort Liability; Liability on Contracts; Exceptions.
Section 1-39-105 - Liability; Operation of Motor Vehicles, Aircraft and Watercraft.
Section 1-39-106 - Liability; Buildings, Recreation Areas and Public Parks.
Section 1-39-107 - Liability; Airports.
Section 1-39-108 - Liability; Public Utilities.
Section 1-39-109 - Liability; Medical Facilities.
Section 1-39-110 - Liability; Health Care Providers.
Section 1-39-112 - Liability; Peace Officers.
Section 1-39-113 - Claims Procedure.
Section 1-39-114 - Statute of Limitations.
Section 1-39-115 - Settlement of Claims.
Section 1-39-116 - Exclusiveness of Remedy.
Section 1-39-117 - Jurisdiction; Appeals; Venue; Trial by Jury; Liability Insurance.
Section 1-39-118 - Maximum Liability; Insurance Authorized.