Lesco, Inc. v. The Celotex Corp.

Leseo, Inc., defendant below, appeals a nonfinal order denying its motion to dismiss for improper venue or, in the alternative, to transfer venue. We have jurisdiction under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.130(a)(3)(A).

Leseo is a Florida corporation consisting of members of the Leslie family. Its only office for the transaction of business is in Seminole County, Florida. Leseo is a wholesale distributor for residential and commercial roofing products.

The Celotex Corporation, plaintiff below, is a Delaware corporation and subsidiary of the Jim Walters Corporation with its principal…