West Texas Utilities Co. v. Alpine Enterprises Ltd.

McCLOUD, Justice.

This is a venue case. Plaintiff, West Texas Utilities Company, sued Alpine Enterprises, Ltd., Alpine Enterprises, Inc., and John C. Starley in Taylor County for services rendered in installing an underground electrical system at a motel located in Brewster County. The defendants, all residents of Brewster County, filed pleas of privilege which were controverted. The court granted defendants’ pleas of privilege and transferred the suit to Brewster County. Plaintiff has appealed. We affirm.

Plaintiff argues that venue was proper in Taylor County under Subdivisions 23 and 29,…