Legal Opinion
Baker & Taylor Drilling Co. v. Blanchard Drilling Co.
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided November 19, 1962No. 7192PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CHAPMAN, Justice.
This is an exception five venue case. The exception provides:
“If a person has contracted in writing to perform an obligation in a particular county, expressly naming such county, or a definite place therein, by such writing, suit upon or by reason of such obligation may be brought against him, either in such county or where the defendant has his domicile.” Article 1995, Subdivision 5, Vernon’s Ann.Civ.St.
Baker & Taylor Drilling Co., appellant, sued Blanchard Drilling Co. and Pete Thomas in Potter County to recover damages for alleged failure of appellees to make payments to…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Thompson v. ThompsonTexas Supreme Court · 1951
- Petroleum Producers Co. v. SteffensTexas Supreme Court · 1942
- People v. QuielCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1945
- Curlee Clothing Co. v. WickliffeTexas Supreme Court · 1936
- Southwestern Investment Company v. AllenTexas Supreme Court · 1959
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3Cited by9 opinions
- In Re Estate of Dillard, Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District (Amarillo)2003
- Tyson v. Seaport Grain, Inc.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1965
- ANDERSON DEVELOPMENT CO. INC. v. Producers Grain Corp.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1977
- Pate v. Ponca Wholesale Mercantile Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1965
- Opinion No., Texas Attorney General Reports1978
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