Connell v. Spires

GRISSOM, Chief Justice.

Connell, a resident of Garza County, sued Spires there for the balance due on a contract to pasture Spires’ cattle. Spires’ plea of privilege was sustained and the cause transferred to Nolan County. Spires filed a cross-action in Nolan County alleging a breach of said contract, in that, Connell agreed to pasture Spires’ cattle until November, 1951, but required Spires to move his cattle in June, 1951. Connell filed a plea of privilege, asserting a right to be sued on Spires’ cross-action in Garza County. In a controverting plea, Spires alleged the filing of Connell’s…