Eastland v. Whitman

BELL, Chief Justice.

Appellee sued appellant in Harris County. He alleged that he delivered two of his checks drawn on the Pasadena State Bank payable to appellant. One was for $3,500 and one was for $4,000. He then alleges the checks were delivered to appellant as an escrow agent to be held by appellant in trust for appellee until appellee should demand a return of the $7,500. There is an allegation that appellee demanded a return of the money and appellant has refused to pay appellee.

In the time provided by law appellant filed his plea of privilege, which was in due form, asserting his right…