Moore v. Dodge

OPINION

WARD, Justice.

This is a venue case controlled by Subdivision 14 of Article 1995, Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat. Ann. The Plaintiff, Sam Dodge, filed suit in Hudspeth County against three Defendants, Gladys Young Fields, Wilson Smith and Wayne Moore. Wilson Smith and Wayne Moore filed their pleas of privilege to be sued in the counties of their respective residences, Smith in Pecos County and Moore in Midland County. The Plaintiff controverted the two pleas claiming venue under Subdivision 14. After a hearing before the Court without a jury, the two pleas of privilege were overruled and both Smith…