Brunson v. Pittman & Harris

OPINION

RICHARD L. BROWN, Justice.

The partnership of Pittman & Harris sued Joe E. Brunson and Air-Tex Freight Systems, Inc., (Air-Tex), a corporation, jointly and severally on a sworn account for personal services rendered by plaintiff to defendants. Air-Tex filed a plea of privilege and an original answer. Following hearing on a controverting plea by plaintiff, the trial court denied the plea of privilege by Air-Tex. Brunson failed to file any answer in the trial court. Thereafter, plaintiff took a non-suit against Air-Tex and proceeded against Brunson. The trial court rendered a default…