Keltner v. Keltner

This appeal by Loretta Ann Keltner (“Wife”) is from a judgment entered in a dissolution of marriage action filed by Jerry W. Keltner (“Husband”). One of Wife’s contentions is that venue in the case was improper. Because we agree, we do not reach the other issues raised by her on this appeal relating to the division of property and the award of an attorney’s fee.

Husband filed this suit in Howell County on November 28, 1995. His petition reflected that he resided in Greene County and that Wife resided in Texas County. The record indicates that when Husband filed suit, his attorney requested…