Williams v. Superior Court for County of Contra Costa

This case involved a civil harassment restraining order (Code Civ. Proc., § 527.6). Importantly, in this case the appellate court explained that proper venue is a waivable defense. This means if no one brings up a venue issue, any trial court in California can hear a restraining order request, even if another county may be a better venue.  In legal speak, venue does not “go to the court’s jurisdiction.”