Tijerina v. Shipman

OPINION

Before MASSEY, C. J., and SPURLOCK and HOLMAN, JJ. SPURLOCK, Justice.

This is a venue case. Gladys Olivia Ship-man is plaintiff and Carlos Garcia Tijerina is defendant. This suit arose from an automobile collision. Plaintiff contends that venue is properly laid in Tarrant County, Texas. The sole issue before us is whether the case should be reversed and remanded or reversed and ordered transferred to the county of the defendant’s residence. The trial court overruled the plea of privilege.

We reverse and remand.

To sustain venue in Tarrant County, plaintiff filed a controverting affidavit…