State Department of Transportation v. Edward M. Chadbourne, Inc.

RAWLS, Acting Chief Judge.

By this interlocutory appeal,1 appellant Department of Transportation challenges the trial court’s order denying a change of venue. The sole point on appeal is :

“Whether or not an action pursuant to a contract predicated upon Section 337.19, Florida Statutes, may be brought in a county other than Leon County, which is the headquarters of Appellant State of Florida Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 334.05, Florida Statutes, absent a waiver by the Appellant.”

The complaint, filed by appellee Chad-bourne in Escambia County, seeks damages pursuant to a…