Jorgensen v. John Clay and Co.

HOWE, Justice:

This is a case of breach of contract for the purchase of sheep from Neil Jorgensen (seller). John Clay and Company (buyer) and Aetna Casualty and Surety Company (buyer’s surety) seek a reversal of the judgment entered against them and retrial on the basis of improper venue; or, in the alternative, they seek a remittitur in the amounts of $21,400 awarded for attorneys’ fees and $14,822.37 awarded for pre-judgment interest.

Seller, who raises sheep for market, is a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Sanpete County, Utah. For many years he had dealt with the buyer who has its principal place…