Texas Highway Department v. Jarrell

CALVERT, Justice.

This cause originated in a suit by respondent, Eldridge Jarrell, against his former employer, the Texas Highway Department, petitioner, to set aside a Workmen’s Compensation settlement agreement on grounds of fraud. The trial court, with a jury, entered judgment setting aside the settlement agreement. The court of civil appeals has affirmed. 408 S.W.2d 957. We affirm.

Jarrell was first granted permission to sue the State by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 53, which was silent as to venue. See Acts 58th Leg., R.S.1963, p. 1717. Pursuant thereto, Jarrell’s first suit, Cause No.…