EX PARTE WILSON, 854 SO. 2D 1106 (ALA. 2002)

Administrator of deceased wife's estate brought medical malpractice action against doctors and others, alleging acts of negligent treatment and care in various counties. Doctors and others filed change of venue motion to transfer case from county where decedent resided to other county, and the Circuit Court, Wilcox County, No. CV-01-61, granted the motion. Administrator petitioned for writ of mandamus. The Supreme Court, Lyons, J., held that action had to be brought in county where decedent resided. Petition granted; writ issued.
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