National Mortgage Corp. of America v. Maxwell

DIES, Chief Justice.

James L. Maxwell and wife, Darlene Maxwell — appellees—brought suit in Travis County against National Mortgage Corporation of America, appellant, alleging violation of the Texas usury laws and seeking recovery of the statutory penalties provided for in Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 5069-1.06 (1971).

National Mortgage filed a plea of privilege to be sued in Dallas County, Texas, and the Maxwells controverted on the basis of subpar. 3 of art. 5069-1.06. The trial court overruled the plea from which National Mortgage perfects this appeal. The Max-wells allege in their petition…