Venue- where to file Small claim rules provide that the proper county for a small claim case is: 1) Where the transaction or occurrence actually took place; or 2) Where the obligation or debt was incurred; or 3) Where the obligation was to be performed; or 4) Where the Defendant currently lives; or 5) Where the Defendant has his or her place of employment at the time the cased is filed. Marion County must meet one of the above requirements in order to be the proper county for venue. If there are several counties that qualify under the above requirements, then you as the Plaintiff may file suit in the qualifying county of your choice.