Furtick v. Abraham

This is a mandamus proceeding to require a change of venue from the District Court of Multnomah County to the District Court of Lane County. The motion for a change of venue was denied by the defendant, a district judge. Plaintiffs appeal from the order quashing the amended alternative writ of mandamus and from the award of attorney’s fees.

The underlying action was commenced in the Multnomah County District Court by certain individuals, acting as trustees of trust funds established pursuant to a labor agreement. The defendants in that action are plaintiffs in this proceeding.1 The complaint…