Legal Opinion
Williams v. James
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided December 20, 1957No. 15868PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RENFRO, Justice.
This is an appeal from an order of the District Court of Bexar County sustaining the plea of privilege of defendant John E. James to be sued in Harris County, his domicile.
The suit was for a balance due for architectural fees.
Plaintiff Williams sought to maintain venue in Bexar County under subdivision 5 of Art. 1995, Vernon’s Ann.Civ.St., by virtue of the following instrument:
“Mr. Joe L. Williams
“918 Manor Drive
“San Antonio, Texas
“Dear Mr. Williams:
June 7, 1956
“This letter will serve as authorization for you to perform the necessary architectural service for my residence in…
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- Nutt v. CottinghamCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1951
- Martin v. McKenzieCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1951
- Samuels Glass Co. of Corpus Christi v. MartinCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1940
3Cited by4 opinions
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