Sarratt v. Crouch Equipment Co.

Paul Ward, Justice.

The sole issue on this appeal relates to the question of venue. The facts presently summarized are not in dispute.

On January 18,1968, Clyde Carratt, d/b/a Waldron Stave Company (appellant) filed a Complaint in the circuit court of Scott County against Crouch Equipment Company, Inc. (appellee — referred to as Crouch) and Cummins Diesel Sales Corporation (appellee — referred to as Cummins). The complaint contained, in substance, the following material allegations: (a) Appellant, located in Scott County, operates a stave business and owns a truck used in long distance hauling;…