Chambers v. Cauthorn

McCLOUD, Chief Justice.

This is a venue case. Plaintiff, James A. Cauthorn, sued defendant, Herbert C. Chambers, in Val Verde County, alleging defendant had defaulted in the payment of rent under a written lease agreement assigned by plaintiff to defendant. Chambers filed a plea of privilege, that was controverted, alleging he was a resident of Wichita County. The plea of privilege was overruled and defendant, Chambers, has appealed. We reverse and render.

Plaintiff entered into a lease agreement, as lessee, with W. M. Stool, as lessor. The lease was later assigned by plaintiff to defendant who…