Halbert v. Sylestine

R. L. MURRAY, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment overruling a plea of privilege.

Appellee, William Sory 'Sylestine, sued appellants, L. T. Halbert, Jr., E. P. Hal-bert, individually “and D/B/A Halberts Feed Store”, and Davet Green, in the district court of Polk County, for damages arising out of a truck-automobile collision in Polk County. Appellants filed separate pleas of privilege to be sued in the county of their residence, Sabine County. The appellee controverted such pleas of privilege, and the wording of the controverting affidavit is the basis of this appeal. He denied…