FARMERS UNION ASS'N v. Paquin

¶1 The Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, granted defendant Ronald Nedens’ motion to change venue for this action from Yellowstone County to Big Horn County. Plaintiff Farmers Union Association (FUA) appeals. We reverse and remand.

¶2 The sole issue on appeal is whether the District Court erred in changing venue. '

BACKGROUND

¶3 According to FUA’s 92-paragraph complaint, FUA is a Montana cooperative association engaged in the business of selling agricultural products and services, with its principal place of business in Big Horn County, Montana. FUA’s former salesman Gerald…