Sammons v. Manning

RENFRO, Justice.

This is a venue case.

Plaintiff, Gertrude O. Sammons Manning, was a niece of Mrs. Lee James, deceased. Defendant, Ed E. Sammons, nephew of Mrs. James, was sued individually and as independent executor of the estate of Mrs. James.

The land in controversy is situated in Tarrant County and Mrs. James’ will was probated in Tarrant County.

Defendant is a resident of Dallas County and filed his plea of privilege to have the case transferred to Dallas County.

The plea was overruled.

On appeal defendant contends no exception to the venue statute sustains the trial court’s judgment.…