O'Banion v. O'Banion

OPINION

This divorce action was commenced in Washoe County by the wife. Within the time limited for answering, the husband, a resident of Lyon County, simultaneously filed a demand to change venue to the county of his residence and a motion *89therefor. His motion was denied and he has appealed to this court for relief.

The filing of a demand to change venue is a precondition to one’s right to have venue changed. Elam v. Griffin, 19 Nev. 442 (1887); Connolly v. Salsberry, 43 Nev. 182, 183 P. 391 (1919); Nevada Transit Co. v. Harris Bros., 80 Nev. 465, 396 P.2d 133 (1964); Byers v. Graton, 82 Nev.…