Sulphur Springs Coca-Cola Bottling Co. v. Fortney

DIXON, Chief Justice.

Sulphur Springs Coca-Cola Bottling Company, appellant, whose place of business is located in Hopkins County, Texas, was sued for damages in Hunt County by appellee Francis Fortney. This appeal is from an order of the County Court of Hunt County overruling appellant’s plea of privilege whereby appellant sought to have the cause transferred to Hopkins County for trial.

Fortney operates a washateria, a service center, and a service station in Commerce, Hunt County, Texas. He owns and operates a soft drink vending machine in his service center. He purchases bottled coca-cola…