Legal Opinion
Pittsburgh Corning Corp. v. Thomas
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided March 29, 1984No. B14-83-254CV, C14-83-255CV, A14-83-256CV, B14-83-257CV, C14-83-258CV and A14-83-259CVPublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CONSOLIDATED OPINION
ELLIS, Justice.
This is a venue case. Appellees brought suit under the Texas Wrongful Death Statute and the Texas Survival Statute for damages arising out of the death of Henry Clayton Thomas, alleging that his death was caused by his exposure to asbestos contained in insulation products manufactured by appellants. Appellants filed Pleas of Privilege showing their residences in counties other than that of the suit. Appel-lees filed a controverting affidavit alleging Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 1995, §§ 23, 27 (Vernon 1964), § 31 (Vernon Supp.1982-83) as possible exceptions…
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- McKisson v. Sales Affiliates, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 1967
- Cowden v. CowdenTexas Supreme Court · 1945
- Admiral Motor Hotel of Texas, Inc. v. Community Inns of America, Inc.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1965
- Employers Casualty Company v. ClarkTexas Supreme Court · 1973
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