Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company v. Leland Evans

Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company instituted this suit in Dallas County, where its principal office is situated. It sought to enjoin Leland Evans, one of its former agents, from engaging in competitive business in violation of an employment contract. Evans, a resident of Travis County, urged his plea of privilege to have the case tried in Travis County. He relied upon the venue provisions of Article 1995, ? 30, and Article 4656, Vern.Tex.Civ.Stat. Fidelity relied upon Evans agency contract which provided that an injunction suit could be maintained in Dallas County. The trial court sustained Evans plea of privilege and ordered the cause transferred to Travis County. The court of civil appeals affirmed that order. 468 S.W.2d 869. We also affirm.