Gold v. McDuff

RENFRO, Justice.

On March 12, 1958, plaintiff McDuff brought suit against defendant Gold in the District Court of Cooke County to recover a balance of $44,350, allegedly due on notes originally totaling $55,000. The petition did not allege place of payment of the notes. The petition alleged: “The defendant is a resident of the State of Texas and is now conducting a portion or part of his business in Cooke County, Texas.” The defendant, on March 27, filed his plea of privilege in statutory form to be sued in Harris County, his domicile. On April 5, plaintiff’s attorney filed “Response to…