Beatty v. Ponder

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

Venue is the issue of this case. The plaintiff, a resident of Sharp County, filed suit in the Circuit Court of Sharp County against the defendant, a resident of Cleburne County. The complaint stated that plaintiff delivered his houseboat to defendant to repair a leak but defendant negligently allowed the boat to sink into Greers Ferry Lake and, as a result, plaintiff suffered property damages. After service of summons in Cleburne County, defendant moved to dismiss for lack of venue in the Circuit Court of Sharp County. The trial court denied the motion. Defendant now…