Corral v. Mervis Industries, Inc.

In this appeal we address: (1) the proper standard of review for the grant or denial of a motion to transfer on the ground of improper venue; and (2) whether the circuit court of Cook County erred in denying defendant’s motion to transfer venue.

This interlocutory appeal arises from the circuit court of Cook County’s denial of defendant’s motion to transfer venue. The appellate court affirmed the circuit court’s denial of defendant’s motion. No. 1—03—0129 (unpublished order under Supreme Court Rule 23). We allowed defendant’s petition for leave to appeal (177 Ill. 2d R. 315).

We hold: (1) the…