Hanssard v. Ledbetter

OPINION

JAMES, Justice.

This is a venue ease. Plaintiff-Appellees H. J. Ledbetter, Jr. and wife brought this suit against Defendant-Appellant Ken Hanssard, d/b/a Ken Hanssard Paint and Paper of Mexia under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices — Consumer Protection Act for damages recoverable under that Act for alleged improper installation of wallpaper and overcharge for materials. The Ledbet-ters filed the suit in McLennan County, the County of their residence where the work done by Hanssard was performed.

Defendant Hanssard filed a plea of privilege to be sued in Limestone County, the County of…