Legal Opinion

Houseman v. Mahin

Texas Supreme Court

Decided May 19, 1965No. A-10581PublishedCited by 17 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

NORVELL, Justice.

This is a plea of privilege case over which we have jurisdiction because a dissenting opinion was filed in the Court of Civil Appeals. Articles 1728 and 1821, Vernon’s Ann.Tex.Stats. The trial court overruled the pleas of privilege of Fay D. Houseman to be sued in Dallas County where she resides. The Court of Civil Appeals affirmed, 385 S.W.2d 437. Being in general agreement with the dissenting justice, we reverse the judgments of the courts below and sustain the pleas of privilege of Fay D. Houseman.

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2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Stockyards National Bank v. MaplesTexas Supreme Court · 1936
  2. Lakey v. McCarrollTexas Supreme Court · 1940
  3. Bogle v. LandaTexas Supreme Court · 1936
  4. John E. Quarles Co. v. LeeTexas Commission of Appeals · 1933
  5. Bell v. Jasper Lumber CorporationCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1956

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3Cited by17 opinions

  1. Socony Mobil Co., Inc. v. Southwestern Bell Tel. Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1974
  2. Houston Sash & Door Company, Inc. v. DavidsonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1974
  3. Frost v. MolinaCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1980
  4. Calloway v. CallowayCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1969
  5. Hamilton v. SowersCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1977

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