Legal Opinion
Pelton v. Allen Inv. Co.
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided January 10, 1935No. 3108PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HIGGINS, Justice.
Appellee brought this suit against Pelton to recover damages for conversion of chattels alleged to be the property of appellee. Prior to return day, which was December 3, 1933, Pelton filed his answer consisting, in due order, of plea of privilege to be sued in Tarrant county, and without waiving such plea, demurrers and general denial. The answer bore this indorsement: “H. B. Pelton, Defendant, Original Answer.” On January 8, 1934, appellee filed controverting affidavit setting up that the chattels were converted in Dallas county, wherefore the venue was properly laid there.…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Lamar-Delta County Levee Improvement Dist. No. 2 v. DunnTexas Commission of Appeals · 1933
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3Cited by15 opinions
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- Guaranty Mortgage & Realty Co. v. WhithamCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1936
- Horton v. HillCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1936
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