Blackwell v. Chapman

OPINION

RAMSEY, Chief Justice.

This is a venue case. Orvin Blackwell, et ux., Plaintiffs-Appellants, filed suit against I. B. Chapman, II, Defendant-Ap-pellee, for damages arising out of a real estate lease on land in Midland County. The trial Court entered judgment transferring the cause to the District Court of Tar-rant County. We affirm.

Under the established procedure on venue questions, the mere filing of a proper plea of privilege constitutes prima facie proof of the defendant’s right to a change of venue. Rule 86, Tex.Rules of Civ.Proc. It then becomes incumbent upon the plaintiff to…