Ray v. Hey

By casting the main issue in this case in a false light, i.e., that it involves an action to clear title to land, the majority arrives at the predictable conclusion that suit must be brought in the county where the land is located. The central issue is not a title dispute; rather, the controversy involves an alleged breach of contract, a breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing, and fraudulent misrepresentation. Further factual development illustrates how the majority has misconstrued the facts to support the result it has reached.

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According to the pleadings, petitioners Everett W.…