Gilmer v. Griffin

POPE, Justice.

This is a plea Of privilege suit wherein the court overruled appellant’s plea to be sued in Edwards County, which is his residence; '■ 'It presents the question, whether former " Article ; '200-7; Vernon’s AnnlCiv. Stats., as ánielided'by the Acts of 1939, 46th Leg. p. '204, has been superseded by Rule 86, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and if so whether the plaintiffs proved a trespass within- the meaning of art. 1995, § 9,-Vernon’s Arm.Civ. Stats: ■■

- Plaintiffs filed their' controverting affidavit -within ten -days;-' as required by Rule 86, but not -within five days- after…