Arkoma Associates v. Carden

ARMSTRONG, Judge.

On April 11, 1990, plaintiff/respondent, Arkoma Associates (“Arkoma”), instituted this action in Orleans Parish Civil District Court against defendants/relators C. Tom Carden (“Carden”) and Leonard L. Limes (“Limes”), as guarantors of Magee Drilling Company’s performance as the lessee of equipment leased from Arkoma. Respondent’s petition stated that Carden was domiciled in Orleans Parish, Limes in Jefferson Parish.

*293Carden’s wife accepted domiciliary service at his residence in Orleans Parish. Relators filed an exception of improper venue, alleging that they were both…