Centennial Homes, Inc. v. Walker

HALL, Justice.

This is a venue case involving Exception 23 of our venue statute, article 1995, Vernon’s Tex.Civ.St.

Plaintiff Joe Walker d/b/a Central Counter Tops filed this suit in Johnson County against defendant Centennial Homes, Inc., for damages based upon the alleged breach by defendant of a written contract between the parties under which plaintiff was to manufacture and install counter tops for defendant in houses being constructed by defendant.

Defendant filed its plea of privilege to be sued in Dallas County, the county of its residence. Plaintiff controverted the plea of privilege…