State Ex Rel. Bugg v. Roper

Eldon Bugg, a resident of Boone County, purchased a motorized home from residents of Jackson County. The home did not perform as Bugg expected and required significant engine repairs. He filed suit in Boone County, alleging breach of the sales agreement, negligent representation of the engine, and fraudulent misrepresentation of the condition of the engine. The defendants, who were served in Jackson County, filed a motion to dismiss on the basis of improper venue. Bugg then served defendants his first amended petition. The respondent held a hearing on the motion to dismiss, declined to permit…