Isho v. Angland

This is an action for the recovery of damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The accident occurred in Lewis County; the defendant lived in Yakima County.

The plaintiff, being a resident of King County and his medical witnesses residing therein, commenced the action in that county because (in his opinion) it would be the only logical and proper place to try the action.

A defendant ordinarily has the right to have a transitory action commenced against him in the county of his residence; 1 but RCW 4.12.020 (3) 2 gives a plaintiff the option— in an action for the recovery of damages arising…