Village Saloon v. Division Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco

Carlson-Southeast Corporation and Seaboard Surety Company appeal an interlocutory order denying their motion to transfer for improper venue. The issues raised in this appeal are: (1) whether, pursuant to sections 713.23 and 713.24, Florida Statutes, venue for a suit claiming an interest in a payment bond is proper only in the county where the bond is recorded; and (2) whether the course of conduct between the parties in this case overcame the general presumption of section 47.051, Florida Statutes, that payment is to be made where the creditor resides. We affirm.