Bouldin v. CONTRAN CORPORATION

Sognier, Judge.

Appellant, Jay Bouldin, brought suit seeking a temporary restraining order against foreclosure proceedings instituted by appellee, Contran Corporation. When Contran failed to file responsive pleadings, the suit fell into default and the trial court denied Contran’s motion to open the default. However, the trial court later granted Contran’s motion to dismiss for improper venue. From this order Bouldin appeals.

Appellant contends that appellee waived its defense of lack of personal jurisdiction due to improper venue when it failed to raise the issue by motion or in its responsive…