Towne v. National Machinery Co.

The defendant is an Ohio corporation having its situs and manufacturing plant and principal office in the city of Tiffin, Seneca county, Ohio. The plaintiff, Charles D. Towne, brought an action against the defendant -in the court of common pleas of Lucas county to recover damages for personal injuries claimed to have been suffered by him while employed in its plant in the city of Tiffin. It is stated in the brief of counsel for the defendant, and is not disputed, that the plaintiff was at the time of the commencement of his action a resident of the county of Seneca.

Upon the filing of the…