# Chapter 5 Venue

This chapter is comprised of the following sections:

- §8.01-257 Venue generally
- §8.01-258 Venue not jurisdictional
- §8.01-259 Application
- §8.01-260 Proper venue; preferred forum in certain actions; permissible forums for other actions
- §8.01-261 Category A or preferred venue
- §8.01-262 Category B or permissible venue
- §8.01-262.1 Place for bringing action under a contract related to construction
- §8.01-263 Multiple parties
- §8.01-264 Venue improperly laid; objection
- §8.01-265 Change of venue by court
- §8.01-266 Costs
- §8.01-267 Discretion of judge