Clark v. Johnson Regional Medical Center

I agree with the majority’s conclusion that Arkansas Code Annotated section 16-55-213(e) is the applicable venue provision in this case. I also agree that section 16-55-213(e) is constitutional under the separation-of-powers doctrine. I write separately because, in my view, it is not necessary to look beyond the provisions of our constitution to reach this conclusion.

The majority correctly concludes that Arkansas Code Annotated section 16-55-213(e) (Repl.2005) is constitutional because “venue is a matter that lies within the province of the General Assembly.” The majority also mentions,…