Tackett v. Robbs

Jack Holt, Jr., Chief Justice.

Joe and Sherry Tackett, the appellants, filed a complaint for the negligent installation and maintenance of gasoline tanks and equipment at their service station, which caused gasoline leakage and related damages. Three defendants were involved in this lawsuit: Robbs Oil Company, Jimmy Robbs and Gulf Oil Co. After consideration of various motions, the trial court dismissed the Tacketts’ complaint against Robbs Oil Company, Inc. and appellee, Jimmy Robbs, leaving the lawsuit standing against Gulf Oil Company. The Tacketts appealed from the order of dismissal.

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