Douglas v. Vaughn

CHAPMAN, Justice.

This is a venue case involving an automobile-pedestrian collision tried to the court. Suit was filed in Lubbock County, where the collision occurred, by Charles J. Vaughn of Lubbock County, against Jack Douglas of Lamb County and Paymaster Oil Mill Company, a corporation which has its principal office in Lubbock County. Appellant, Douglas, filed his plea of privilege to be sued in the county of his residence, alleging no exception to exclusive venue to be sued in the county of his residence exists.

Plaintiff-appellee, Charles J. Vaughn, controverted, alleging defendant was…