Ex Parte Bd. for Reg. of Architects

Robert T. Munger (applicant) filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of Madison County against the State Board for Registration of Architects and its members (board), following the board's refusal to issue him a certificate of registration to practice architecture in this state. Prior to answering the complaint, the board filed a motion alleging improper venue and requesting that the action be transferred to Montgomery circuit court. The trial court denied the motion to transfer. Thereafter, the board filed this petition for a writ of mandamus.

The sole issue before us at this point is whether…