Ward v. Great Western Power Co.

These are appeals from orders denying motions for change of venue. The actions were brought in Butte County, and the corporate defendants moved to change the place of trial to the city and county of San Francisco, where they have their principal place of business. The cases were consolidated as they involve identical issues.

The complaints are quite lengthy but it is only necessary for the purpose of this appeal to refer to the facts involving venue. The actions are for recovery of damages for fraud. It is alleged that the Western Canal Company was a corporation wholly owned, operated and…