KRS 452.485: When judgment in transitory action not to be rendered against single

defendant.

In action brought pursuant to KRS 452.480, against a single defendant, there shall be no

judgment against him, unless he be summoned in the county wherein the action is

brought; or, unless he reside in such county when the action is brought and be summoned

elsewhere in this state; or, unless he make defense to the action before objecting to the

jurisdiction of the court.