McDonald v. Peebles

HUGHES, Justice.

This is a venue case in which appellee, Robert L. Peebles, Jr., sued M. J. McDonald for $2557.10 actual damages and $5000 exemplary damages, such suit and claim arising out of the sale of 46 head of cattle by appellee to appellant.

Appellee ' operated ■ a livestock auction under the name of Lexington Livestock Auction of Lexington, Lee County, Texas. On August 8, 1953, appellant appeared at appellee’s auction in Lexington and was the successful bidder for 46 head of cattle, the amount bid being $2537.10. Drawing $20 in cash from appellee a check was given by appellant on the…