Monroe County v. Graham

Monroe County, the plaintiff below, seeks review of an order transferring the cause to Leon County. The trial judge based his ruling upon the following findings:

1. The Defendants, being Governor Bob Graham, and agencies of the State of Florida, are all located or headquartered in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. It is well established that venue in civil actions brought against the state or its agencies lies where the state or agency maintains its principle headquarters, unless there is a waiver or exception to the venue privilege. Carlile v. Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission 354 So.2d…