Cowan v. State

RICHARDS, Justice.

Suit was brought by the State of Texas, appellee in the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, against Ray Cowan and others, all of whom reside in counties other than Williamson, for the recovery of penalties and injunctive relief under the Texas Anti-Trust Statutes (Arts. 7426-7447, Vernon’s Ann.Civil Statutes). On September 11, 1961 defendant Ray Cowan, appellant, filed his plea of privilege under the provisions of Art. 1995, Vernon’s Civil Statutes, to be sued in Travis County, the county of his residence, which plea of privilege was in proper form and duly served on…