Campbell v. Burford Oil Co.

WILLIAMS, Justice.

' Grounded on the provisions of Subdivision 14 of Article 1995, R.C.S. of Texas, the court overruled the plea of privilege of R. B. Campbell and associates, the defendants, to be sued in Dallas County, Texas, admittedly the county of their residence. Burford Oil Company and Estelle Oil Corporation, plaintiffs below, and defendants entered into a drilling contract, in writing, whereby the latter were employed to drill a well for oil, designated as Well No. 4 on Tract No. 2, situated on a 1.58 acre tract of land i situated in Gregg County, Texas. Plaintiffs executed an oil…