Palmatier v. Beck

OPINION

JORDAN, Justice.

Appellee Beck sued University State Bank (of Denton) and Tom Palmatier for alleged invasion of privacy. Palmatier filed plea of privilege to be sued in Dallas, his county of residence. The trial court overruled this plea and Palmatier appeals, contending that venue lies in Denton County under three exceptions to the Venue Statute, Sections 4, 9 and 9a of Article 1995, V.A.T.S.

We reverse and render.

Palmatier was the landlord of Beck’s son, who owed rent to Palmatier. Angus Beck issued a check to Palmatier in payment of the rent in the amount of $310 drawn on appellee…