International Security Life Insurance Co. v. Robichau

KEITH, Justice.

The defendant below appeals from an order overruling its plea of privilege to be sued in Dallas County. Plaintiff, an attorney at law and a resident of Jefferson County, brought suit to recover the balance of his attorney’s fees for representing the defendant in litigation which originated in the District Court of Jefferson County. 1

After the return of the verdict in the original litigation, the defendant authorized an appeal from any adverse judgment which might be rendered thereon after being quoted a fee for such services upon appeal. This was done by a letter addressed to…