Stretton v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.

In addition to the reasons cited by the majority, I am of the opinion that the issues presented by this appeal can be resolved by a proper application of LSA-C.C.P. Art. 73.

In his written reasons for judgment the trial judge stated as follows:

“Since Paul is a resident of LaSalle Parish and venue would be proper as to him under Code of Civil Procedure, Article 73, venue would be proper as to Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company if they are joint tort feasors. However, the second paragraph of Article 73 provides that in such instances venue is not proper if ‘. . . the joinder was made for the…