Galligan v. Smith

MOEKIS, Judge.

Appellee relies on G.S. 1-77 (2) to support his motion for removal of the action to Orange County. This statute reads as follows:

“Where cause of action arose. — Actions for the following causes must be tried in the county where the cause, or some part thereof, arose, subject to the power of the court to change the place of trial, in the cases provided by law:(2) Against a public officer or person especially appointed to execute his duties, for an act done by him by virtue of his office; or against a person who by his command or in his aid does anything touching the duties of…