An action against a resident of this state, other than an action for which venue is otherwise specifically prescribed by law may be brought in the county,

1. (1) in which the defendant resides, or
2. (2) in which the plaintiff resides if the defendant is served therein, or
3. (3) in which the cause of action arose, or
4. (4) in which the defendant has a place of business or of employment if said defendant is served therein, or
5. (5) in which the estate of a deceased person is being probated if such deceased person was jointly liable with the defendant and a demand to enforce such liability has been duly exhibited in the probate proceedings, or
6. (6) in which there is located tangible personal property which is the subject of an action for the possession thereof if immediate possession is sought in accordance with K.S.A. 60-1005 at the time of the filing of the action.

L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-603; L. 1965, ch. 355, § 2; L. 1976, ch. 251, § 16; January 10, 1977.