West Penn Hotel Development, Inc. v. 84 Lumber Co.

David L. Johnson, Judge.

I. Procedural History

On April 20, 1998, plaintiff filed its “Application for Approval of Bond and Release of Mechanic’s Lien.” Defendant filed its motion for change of venue May 12.

II. Venue

Venue is proper in any county in which (1) the defendant resides, (2) the defendant’s principal place of business is located, (3) the defendant’s activity gave rise to the claim for relief, (4) tangible personal property which is the subject of the suit is located, or (5) part or all of a claim for relief arose. Civ. R. 3(B)(1) through (3), (5), and (6). In this regard, “[t]he first…