First Select, Inc. v. Dotson

Adams, Judge.

The issue in this case is whether Mark Dotson waived venue in a civil action.

On June 1, 2000, First Select, Inc. filed a complaint in the State Court of Gwinnett County. In paragraph 2 of the complaint First Select alleged, “Defendant is a resident of this county and is subject to the jurisdiction and venue of this Court.” On June 7, 2000, Gwinnett County Deputy Sheriff M. G. Moor personally served defendant Mark Dotson with process in Gwinnett County. On June 22, 2000, Dotson filed his answer. In paragraph 2, Dotson replied, “The Defendant admits the allegations contained in…