First National Bank of Jefferson v. Laco Construction Co.

DUNAGAN, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal of an order of the trial court sustaining the plea of privilege of the defendant, Laco Construction Company, Inc., the appellee. The appellant, The First *196National Bank of Jefferson, seeks to hold venue in Marion County under subsection 5 of Article 1995, V.A.C.S.

The following facts gave rise to the institution of this suit:

1. On or about July 23, 1975, Laco Construction as contractor, and Jefferson Furniture Corporation as supplier, each acting by and through a duly authorized officer thereof, entered intp a contract and purchase order whereby…