TIMBERLAKE GROCERY COMPANY OF MACON v. Cartwright

Smith, Judge.

The trial court correctly concluded that venue was improper in Toombs County, and we affirm its dismissal of appellant’s suit on that ground.

Appellant brought this suit in Toombs County against Morris Cartwright, Grace Cartwright, residents of Toombs County, and Dewey Sheffield and Geneva Sheffield, residents of Dodge County. Appellant sought recovery on a bond signed by the Cartwrights as principals and the Sheffields as sureties. Subsequent to the commencement of the suit, both Cartwrights were discharged in bankruptcy by a federal court. The trial court then dismissed the…