Chapman v. Sovran Construction Co.
Chapman v. Sovran Construction Co.
Opinion of the Court
Ron and Janet Chapman appeal an order denying their motion to change venue from Orange County to either Collier County, where they reside, or Charlotte County, where the action may have accrued. We reverse.
Sovran Construction Company, Inc.’s, (Sovran) action against the Chapmans is based on a guaranty agreement the Chap-mans gave to Sovran to guaranty the performance of Anglo Steel, Inc., (Anglo), who had sub-contracted with Sovran, but who is not joined in this litigation. Although Anglo entered into a subcontract with Sovran designating Orange County as the appropriate venue for any actions on the subcontract, the Chapmans’ guaranty agreement did not contain a similar clause. Because this action is on the guarantee agreement, not the underlying subcontract agreement, the Chapmans’ motion to change venue to either Collier County, where they reside, or Charlotte County, where the action may have accrued,
REVERSED AND REMANDED.
. The Chapmans’ uncontested affidavit stated the cause of action accrued either in Collier or Charlotte County.
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