Bates v. Capps

BELL, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal by Howard Bates in which he complains of the action of the trial court in overruling his plea of privilege.

The suit originated in the Justice Court. Miles McDermott, d/b/a Dixie Lumber and Supply Company, filed suit on an account for materials furnished against Thurman Capps. Suit was for $163.66 plus $30 attorney’s fee. Capps filed only a general *312denial. Judgment was taken against Capps. He appealed to the County Court at Law. After appeal to the County Court at Law, the defendant, Thurman Capps, filed his “First Amended Original Answer, Original…