Thomas Petroleum Products, Inc. v. Rulon Electric Co.

PAUL PRESSLER, Justice.

Appellant appeals a default judgment by writ of error. On March 14, 1979, Appellee filed its Original Petition complaining of the failure of Appellant and of Stevenson Construction Co., Inc., as general contractor, to pay for goods delivered and services rendered under a contract to remodel a house owned by Appellant. On October 4, Appellee filed an Amended Original Petition making the same complaints but also alleging that due diligence was used in unsuccessfully attempting to serve the Appellant through its registered agent and, therefore, service should be obtained…