Jones v. Stokes

By Judge Melvin R. Hughes, Jr.

Before the Court is Defendant’s Motion Objecting to Venue pursuant to Va. Code §§ 8.01-265 and 8.01-266. On August 30,2011, Plaintiff filed this case against the Defendant for injuries sustained as a result of an automobile accident in Powhatan County. Russell R. Abel, Jr., was allegedly involved in a motor vehicle accident with Dray Jones, Plaintiff. Abel died as a result of the accident. Thomas D. Stokes, III, the Defendant, is the administrator of Abel’s estate.

Defendant qualified as the administrator of the decedent Abel’s estate in Chesterfield County.…