Fernandez v. Strong

DIES, Chief Justice.

This is a venue case. Plaintiff Willie D. Strong sued John Fernandez, defendant, in Jefferson County for injuries he allegedly received on the shrimp boat “Capt. John” while shrimping off Key West, Florida.

Defendant filed a plea of privilege to be sued in Brazoria County, Texas, which was overruled, and brings this appeal.

Defendant owns six shrimp boats, four of which (including the “Capt. John”) are registered in Freeport, Brazoria County, Texas; and the other two are registered in Key West, Florida. Defendant owns homes and maintains offices in both Freeport, Texas, and…