Rainey v. Williams

HUGHES, Justice.

Jess Rainey appeals from a judgment •overruling his plea of privilege to be sued •in Kinney County, the county of his residence.

Appellee Walker Williams sued appellant upon an alleged agreement, shown to be oral, under which appellant agreed to pay appellee $100 per month for keeping and training a horse belonging to appellant, $522 being the amount allegedly due. Appellee’s petition, incorporated in his controverting affidavit, contains this allegation:

“Plaintiff would further show the court that in accordance with Article Ño. 5502 of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas,…