Wheeler v. Keels

KEITH, Justice.

This is a venue appeal. Plaintiff, alleging that she was a resident of McLennan County, brought suit in Bell County to recover damages for injuries she alleges she received while upon premises owned by Alton C. Boston, a resident of Bell County. The premises were leased to and in the possession of Gene Keels, a resident of Smith County. She sought a joint and several judgment against the owner and tenant. Boston answered generally and Keels filed his plea of privilege to be sued in the county of his residence.

Plaintiff’s counsel then prepared a controverting affidavit wherein…