Bowden v. Murphy

OPINION

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is a venue case involving Subdivision 5, Article 1995 Vernon’s Ann.Tex.St. Parties will be referred to as in the trial court. Plaintiffs Murphy and Hancock filed this suit in Limestone County; against defendant Bowden, alleging defendant contracted in writing on March 3, 1969 with plaintiffs to purchase 143 acres of land in Limestone County; that defendant tendered his check for $1000. drawn on Citizens National Bank of Waco, Texas as part payment; that on March 10, 1969 defendant told plaintiffs he would not purchase the land; and defendant’s check for…