When a cause of action arises in one province and the plaintiff and defendant live in other provinces, the person suing can only bring an action where that cause of action arose.

Cause Of Action

A factual situation or legal basis that gives someone the right to seek a legal remedy or enforce a right against another in court.

Province

A province is a territorial unit within a country that often has its own local government, existing under the broader sovereignty of the state.

Plaintiff

A person or entity who initiates a lawsuit against another in a court of law.