Knape v. Davidson

McKAY, Justice.

This is a venue case. Appellee L. P. Davidson brought suit in Henderson County against T. T. Hines of Van Zandt County and appellant Wilbur T. Knape of Dallas County, alleging that they were indebted to him in the sum of $2,337.20 for baling and storing in a barn 5,843 bales of hay. Davidson claimed a lien was created on the hay and asked for its foreclosure and for attorney’s fees. Knape filed a plea of privilege to be sued in Dallas County, and after hearing, the trial court overruled his plea and he brings this appeal.

Appellant Knape owned a farm in Henderson County which he…