Legal Opinion
Reserve Life Insurance Co. v. Evans
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided January 15, 1969No. 4870PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
McDONALD, Chief Justice.
This is a venue case involving Subdivision 23, Article 1995 Vernon’s Ann.Tex. Civ.St. Plaintiff Evans filed this suit in McLennan County against defendant Insurance Company, on a contract of life insurance issued by defendant on the life of Rose Evans. Defendant filed plea of privilege to be sued in Dallas County, the county of its residence. Plaintiff controverted asserting venue in McLennan by virtue of Section 23, Article 1995 V.A.T.S.
Trial was before a court without a jury, which after hearing, overruled defendants plea of privilege.
Defendant appeals on 4…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- The Stone Ft. Natl. Bank v. ForbessTexas Supreme Court · 1936
- Gleason v. Southwestern Sugar & Molasses Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1948
- Highway Ins. Underwriters v. PyeattCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1950
- Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Co. v. AlexanderCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1959
- Sani-Serv Freezer Sales, Inc. v. CokerCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1969
3Cited by3 opinions
- Brass Brakes, Inc. v. Brake-O International, Inc.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1971
- Inwood National Bank of Dallas v. First Bank & Trust of BryanCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1972
- Glenmore, Inc. v. AmadorCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1971