Zimmerman v. Rockford Stone Co.

This matter was heard upon the defendant’s motion to dismiss the plaintiff’s petition because the court lacks jurisdiction. The pleadings show the plaintiff was a resident of Lima, Ohio; the defendant Rockford Stone Company offices are in Rockford, Ohio; and that the defendant was served in Mercer County, Ohio. There is no dispute that these towns lie outside of Van Wert County, and are in Allen County and Mercer County, respectively.

The petition alleges that the accident occurred when the defendant missed a stop sign while driving south on what is known as the Alspach Road, in Van Wert…