Employers Casualty Company v. West

DENTON, Chief Justice.

This is a venue case. The suit was brought by W. W. West, appellee, against Employers Casualty Company to recover damages as a result of the alleged breach by appellant of a contract of insurance issued by appellant company to appellee. The alleged breach is based on alleged fraudulent acts committed by appellant in failing to settle a third-party claim and its refusal to defend and pay a subsequent judgment obtained by the third party against appellee. From an order overruling its. plea of privilege to be sued in Dallas County appellant perfected this appeal.

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