Rose v. Etling

This is a mandamus proceeding to require a change of venue from the District Court of Multnomah County to the District Court of Lane County in an action on a retail installment sales contract. In that action, brought by the Bonded Credit Corporation, the defendants, who were the purchasers under that contract, resided and were served in Lane County.

The contract provided that:

“Purchaser hereby consents * * * to the laying of venue in Multnomah County * * * at the option of secured Party. * * * Purchaser * * * waives the right to move for change of venue.”

A motion for change of venue in that…