WHITAKER v. BRADLEY


349 S.W.2d 831 (1961)

William Gilbert WHITAKER, Petitioner, v. Honorable Joseph J. BRADLEY, Judge of the Fayette Circuit Court, etc., Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky.

September 29, 1961.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Steve Robbins, Richmond, for petitioner.

Lawrence C. Jenkins, Lexington, for respondent.


BIRD, Chief Justice.

This action originated in the Court of Appeals.

William Gilbert Whitaker seeks to prohibit the trial of a divorce action in the Fayette Circuit Court. He contends that venue is properly in the Madison Circuit Court and that the Fayette Circuit Court is therefore without jurisdiction. KRS 452.470 provides that an action for divorce or alimony must be brought in the county where the wife usually resides. The petitioner contends that his...

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