25-2-126. Against state and political subdivisions. (1) The proper place of trial for an action against the state is in the county in which the claim arose or in Lewis and Clark County. In an action brought by a resident of the state, the county of the plaintiff's residence is also a proper place of trial.
(2) The proper place of trial for an action against a political subdivision is in the county in which the claim arose or in any county where the political subdivision is located.