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Martin v. McKenzie

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided October 10, 1951No. 12341PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

W. O. MURRAY, Chief Justice. .

This is an appeal from an order overruling a plea of privilege filed by J. W. Martin, Jr., and Ray Martin to be sued in La Salle ■ County, Texas, the county of their residence.

Appellees attempt to assert venue in Bexar County' under Subdivision 5 of Article 1995, Vernon’s Civ.Stats.. The suit was for a real estate commission on land located in La Salle County. The contract was in writing and is in' evidence. It does not expressly provide that such real estate commission is payable in Bexar County, Texas, therefore venue can not be maintained in Bexar County under…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Saigh v. Monteith, C.J.Texas Supreme Court · 1948
  2. Smith v. HallTexas Supreme Court · 1949
  3. McKinney v. MoonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1943
  4. Wrenn v. BrooksCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1923
  5. Johnston v. PersoniusCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1951

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Owens v. Sherrard Motor Company, Inc.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1973
  2. Williams v. JamesCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1957
  3. Morgensen v. Superior CourtCourt of Appeals of Arizona · 1980
  4. Cox v. Herrick Co. Steel ProductsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1962

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