Baker v. Johnson & Campbell Motor Co.

BARROW, Chief Justice.

This is a venue action. Appellant, Glen-nie Gorton Baker, appeals from an order sustaining the plea of privilege of appellee, Johnson & Campbell Motor Company, to be sued in Webb County, the county of its residence. No controverting affidavit was filed by appellant.

On February 23, 1965, appellant filed suit in the 131st Judicial District Court of Bexar County, seeking damages from General Motors Corporation, Superior Pontiac Company, and appellee. On March 12, 1965, appellee filed a plea of privilege in the form and manner required by Rule 86, Texas Rules of Civil…