Fox v. Grand Union Tea Co.

HUGHES, Justice.

This is a venue case.

John A. Fox, appellant, sued the Grand Union Tea Company, alleged to be a foreign corporation having an agent in this State, in the District Court of Bell County, for damages for personal injuries sustained as a result of the use of a shampoo alleged to have been manufactured and distributed by appellee.

Appellee pleaded its privilege to be sued in Tarrant County, the county of its residence. This plea was sustained.

Appellant seeks to maintain venue in Bell County under Sub. 27, art. 1995, Vernon’s Ann.Civ.St., providing, in part, that foreign corporations…