usual place of business

usual place of business
A place actually occupied, either continually or at regular periods, by a person or his employees, in the pursuit of a business, trade, or occupation which occupies his time, attention, and labor. Stephenson v Primrose (Ala) 8 Porter 155. Inclusive in some instances of the usual place of labor or employment in the service of another. 56 Am J1st Ven § 28. Although the phrase "usual place of business", apart from special circumstances throwing light upon its meaning, may be given a comprehensive meaning and includes the usual place of labor or employment in the service of another, a statute limiting suits to be brought in the county in which the plaintiff has his usual place of business has been held, in the light of its history, not to include the place where one pursues a trade or calling or his place of employment. Hanley v Eastern S.S. Corp 221 Mass 125 109 NE 167.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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