Nelson v. Dunigan Tool & Supply Co.

COLLINGS, Justice.

This is an appeal by C..L. Nelson from an order overruling his plea of privilege to be sued in Scurry County, Texas, the county of his residence. On May 8, 1953, Dunigan Tool, & Supply Company filed suit against Nelson, seeking to recover $2,739.17 upon a verified account. Nelson filed his plea of privilege on May 29, 1953. On June 6, 1953, Dunigan Tool & Supply Company duly filed its controverting affidavit claiming that venue was properly laid in Stephens County. It was alleged and urged by the supply company that appellant Nelson had signed a written rental contract and a…