SER Thornhill Group v. Charles E. King, Jr., Judge

LOUGHRY, Justice:

Petitioners Thornhill Group, Inc. (“Thorn-hill Group”) and Wally L. Thornhill seek a writ of prohibition in connection with the December 16, 2013, ruling of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County denying their motion to dismiss for improper venue. Given that the petitioners — defendants below — are either residents of or have their principal place of business in Logan County and all the relevant factual events alleged by respondent George A. Roberts in support of the underlying cause of action transpired in Logan County, the petitioners argue that the provisions of our general…