Hawkins v. Schroeter

NORVELL, Justice.

The trial court overruled a plea of privilege and the defendants below contend that this was error, insofar as the claims for damages asserted on behalf of the minors Rosie Schroeter and Perry John Schroeter are concerned. Exception 9, of Article 1995, Vernon’s Ann.Civ. Stats., relating to “a suit based upon a crime, offense, or trespass,” is involved.

This action was brought by H. O. Schroe-ter, Olivia Schroeter, his wife, and their children Rosie Schroeter and Perry John Schroeter, as plaintiffs. The last two persons named are minors, twelve and two years of age,…