DeLaGarza v. Rennebohm

Albert Rennebohm moved for discretionary review of the trial court's denial of a motion for a change of venue. We granted review to consider the following question: Is an action for the division of property acquired during a meretricious relationship a local or transitory action?

Mary DeLaGarza petitioned the Walla Walla County Superior Court to dissolve her "meretricious relationship and/or common-law marriage" with Mr. Rennebohm. She asked the court to award her certain real property located in the county of Walla Walla and held in Mr. Rennebohm's name. Mr. Rennebohm moved for a change of…