Podd v. Becker

The question presented by this case is whether a defendant waives a venue objec*1235tion by filing a notice of appearance and motion for extension of time. We conclude that no waiver occurred, and reverse.

Plaintiff Patti Becker sued defendant Ann Podd for invasion of privacy, defamátion, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Defendant’s counsel filed a notice of appearance and a motion to abate the action until the conclusion of an out-of-state trial in which defendant’s counsel was participating. Thereafter, defendant filed a motion to dismiss on various grounds, including a motion to…