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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A civil action for the following causes shall be brought in the county where the cause, or some part of the cause, arose:
(1) A civil action for the recovery of a fine, penalty, or forfeiture imposed by a statute, except that when the violation of the statute for which the claim is made was committed on a watercourse or road that is the boundary of two (2) counties, the civil action may be brought in either county;
(2) A civil action against a public officer for an act done by him or her in virtue or under color of his or her office, or for a neglect of official duty; and
(3) A civil action upon the official bond of a public officer, except as provided in § 16-106-101.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 16. Practice, Procedure, and Courts § 16-60-103. Actions brought where cause of action arose - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-16-practice-procedure-and-courts/ar-code-sect-16-60-103/
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