King v. Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel Co.

GRISSOM, Chief Justice.

J. C. King et al. sued Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel Company in Randall County for damages caused by defendant permitting paint to fall and cover “plaintiffs’ building, fixtures and equipment” while it was painting adjoining property. Said defendant filed a plea of privilege to be sued in Dallas County, where its principal place of business is located. Plaintiffs filed a controverting affidavit asserting that their suit was to recover damages to land within the meaning of exception 14, Article 1995. The court sustained said plea. Plaintiffs have appealed.

Appellants’ only…