Baker & Taylor Drilling Co. v. Hemphill County

DENTON, Chief Justice.

This is a suit by Hemphill County, Texas, against Baker & Taylor Drilling Company for alleged damages to one of the county’s bridges. The judgment of the trial court, based on jury verdict, awarded damages to the County in the sum of $999.-00.

In addition to perfecting this appeal, appellant has filed a motion to reverse and remand this judgment. In substance, this motion is based on the ground that on May 6, 1963, the trial court overruled defendant’s plea of privilege to be sued in Potter County, the county of its residence, from such order the defendant timely…