Mellon Exploration Co. v. Manges

SAM ROBERTSON, Justice.

This is an appeal from the trial court order sustaining appellee’s amended plea of privilege. At issue is whether this is a suit the venue for which is governed by the mandatory provisions of subdivision 14 of Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 1995 (Vernon 1964). We hold that it is not and reverse the trial court order.

Appellant entered into an escrow agreement with appellee Manges and numerous others in connection with a mineral lease on various lands located in Starr and Jim Hogg Counties. By the terms thereof appellant was to deposit funds totaling some 4.6 million dollars…