Grant v. Jefferies

JOY, Justice.

This is an appeal from an order overruling a plea of privilege. Reversed and remanded.

Plaintiff-appellee Jerry L. Jefferies brought suit against defendant-appellant Imogene Hollis Grant, seeking damages for personal injuries arising out of an automobile-pedestrian accident in Potter County, Texas. Defendant filed a plea of privilege to be sued in Randall County, Texas, the county of her residence. Plaintiff filed his controverting affidavit seeking to maintain venue in Potter County, Texas, by virtue of Article 1995, subd. 9a, Vernon’s Ann. Civ.St. The court, following a hearing,…