Jones v. Rusteau

By Judge Randall G. Johnson

This case is before the court on defendant Wayne Fuller’s objection to venue. The issue to be decided is the appropriate date on which venue "attaches;” that is, when must the facts establishing venue exist? Evidence and argument were heard on August 29, 1997. Based on tire evidence and argument, the court holds that venue "attaches” on die date die suit is filed.

Plaintiffs claim arises out of an automobile accident which occurred on September 9, 1995. Suit was filed on February 4, 1997. Fuller and Giorgia Rusteau are the defendants. At the time of the accident,…