Carroll v. Roys

DODSON, Justice.

In the venue phase of this action brought by Billy C. Roys and wife Vera V. Roys, appellees, against John Carroll, appellant, we affirm the trial court’s order overruling Carroll’s plea of privilege. The Roys, in their action, claim damages as the result of Carroll’s breach of a written construction contract. By the contract, Carroll agreed to “furnish materials and perform the work for construction of a dwelling & foundation as specified [therein] on a tract of land owned by Billy C. Roys located in Flomot, Texas.” The evidence shows that Flomot, Texas is located in Motley…