Maupin v. Meadow Park Manor

¶1 Vera Maupin (Maupin) appeals from an order of the Eighth Judicial District, Cascade County, granting Meadow Park Manor’s (Meadow Park) motion for change of venue. We reverse.

¶2 We address whether a plaintiff properly may bring an action in a venue based on the residency of a limited partner in a tort action against a limited liability partnership.

PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND

¶3 Maupin slipped and fell in front of her apartment in Richland County on February 18, 2004. Meadow Park, a partnership, owns the apartment building. A partner in Meadow Park resides in Cascade County.

¶4 Maupin…