Doss v. Nowell

The finding of the trial judge that neither party is a resident of Catawba County is supported by the evidence and is, therefore, binding upon this Court. Upon that finding, Catawba County is not a proper venue for the trial of this action. G.S. 1-82. If it be assumed that, prior to the institution of this action, the plaintiff ceased to be a resident of Mecklenburg County and became a resident of New Hanover County so that Mecklenburg County is not a proper venue, this would not deprive the Superior Court of Mecklenburg County of jurisdiction to try the action. It is ground only for removal…