Thorn v. Theo H. Blue Drilling, Inc.

OPINION

PRESLAR, Justice.

This appeal is from an order of the District Court of Crane County overruling the plea of privilege of W. D. Thorn, d/b/a Anderson Oil Report to be sued in the County of his residence, Midland County, Texas. We are of the opinion that the lower Court was correct and that the order should be affirmed.

Appellee, Theo H. Blue Drilling Company, Inc., brought this suit in the County of its residence against Appellant, W. D. Thorn, doing business as Anderson Oil Report, alleging libel in one of his publications. Appellant publishes and furnishes daily to its subscribers, the…