United Production Corp. v. Chesser

McCORD, Circuit Judge.

This is the second appeal of this case. Suit was originally brought by Grace E. Thornhill and others against United Production Corporation. Damages were sought for the death of Frank E. Thornhill who lost his life while working on the premises of United. Production Corporation in the Refugio County, Texas, oil field. After the remand of the case Union Producing Company was made a party defendant and it adopted the answer of the United Production Corporation. The former appeal is reported in 5 Cir., 94 F.2d 790, rehearing denied in 5 Cir., 95 F.2d 521.

It appears without…