Redd v. Riedel

OPINION

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal by plaintiffs from an order of the trial court sustaining defendant’s plea of privilege.

Plaintiffs Charles Redd, Katie Dorn, Allan Sturges and wife Patsy Sturges filed suits in Guadalupe County against defendant R. J. Riedel for damages for personal injuries resulting from an automobile collision that occurred on December 18, 1976. Defendant filed pleas of privilege in each of the three suits to be sued in Karnes County, the county of his residence, and plaintiffs filed controverting pleas that venue is sustainable in Guadalupe County under…