Hays v. McKemie

BAUGH, Justice.

The appeal is from an interlocutory order of the trial court overruling appellant’s plea of privilege to be sued in the county of his residence.

Both appellant and appellees reside in Bell County. The appellees sued appellant in trespass to try title, and for damages, to land situated in Milam County. Their petition in all respects complied with the provisions of Rule 783, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and contained the endorsement, “This action is brought as well to try title and for damages.” The appellant filed his plea of privilege to be sued in Bell County where he…