Atlantic Oil Producing Co. v. Jackson

On Motion for leave to file Petition for Mandamus.

Respondent Z. P. Perry brought suit in the 77th District Court of Limestone County against relator, Atlantic Oil Producing Company, to recover damages for an alleged injury to the person of his wife and to certain personal property. After being duly cited, relator, before appearance day, filed its plea of, privilege to be sued in Dallas County. Seven days later, relator presented its plea of privilege and, before any controverting affidavit was filed, relator requested the transfer of the cause to Dallas County. Instead of granting this…