U.S. Resources, Inc. v. Placke

EARL W. SMITH, Justice.

Charles R. Barnhill instituted suit against U.S. Resources, Inc., et al., in the 21st Judicial District Court of Lee County on February 16, 1984. Among other things, Barnhill alleged that by reason of a 1978 agreement, he is entitled to an interest in certain oil and/or gas properties located in Lee County, in which one or more of the relators have or have had a working interest. In their first responsive pleading, the relators filed a motion to transfer venue. On May 17, 1984, Barnhill had not responded to the motion, and Judge John L. Placke signed an order sustaining…