Putnam Supply Co. v. Chapin

This is the second appeal of this case. Our opinion on the former appeal is reported in 26 S.W.(2d) 426. After the cause was remanded by this court for retrial, the pleadings were amended. As the case comes to us this time, it originated as a suit by appellee, Chapin, against appellants Putnam Supply Company and P. L. Burks jointly for actual damages in the sum of $1,731.05, and exemplary damages in the sum of $2,000 for the alleged conversion of certain oil well casing. The Putnam Supply Company’s answer, in addition to defensive matters, contained allegations to the effect that both Burks…