State Ex Rel. Leigh v. Dierker

On January 14, 1997, the plaintiff in the underlying suit brought an action sounding in tort in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis against relator, Katie M. Leigh, arising out of an automobile accident that allegedly occurred on July 3, 1995, in Miller County, Missouri. Neither party in the underlying action resides in the City of St. Louis.

Relator filed a motion to transfer for improper venue. Respondent, with consent of the parties, entered an order holding his ruling on the motion to transfer venue in abeyance pending settlement negotiations. Respondent’s order further stated that…