Legal Opinion
Southern Pipeline Construction Co. v. Humble Oil & Refining Co.
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided June 6, 1973No. 791PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
TUNKS, Chief Justice.
On November 19, 1971, Robert E. Hol-berg filed suit in the 80th District Court of Harris County, Texas against Southern Pipeline Construction Co., Inc. (Southern) to recover upon an alleged debt. On that same date Holberg filed application for writ of garnishment before judgment to be served upon Humble Oil & Refining Company (Humble).
Southern is a Mississippi corporation. It was served in this case under the provisions of Vernon’s Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 2031b by service on the Texas Secretary of State. It did not answer at or before appearance day. On January 25,…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Fulton v. FinchTexas Supreme Court · 1961
- Southern Surety Co. v. Texas Oil Clearing HouseTexas Commission of Appeals · 1926
- Matlock v. WilliamsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1955
- Western Casualty & Surety Co. v. SouthardCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1971
3Cited by2 opinions
- Baca v. Hoover, Bax, & ShearerCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1992
- Glenn W. Casey Construction, Inc. v. Citizen's National BankCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1980