B. J. McAdams, Inc. v. Best Refrigerated Express, Inc.

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Each of the appellees, Best Refrigerated Express, Inc., American Equipment Co., Inc., and Tex-Am Carriers, Inc., filed a separate suit against appellant B. J. McAdams, Inc., seeking recovery of unpaid bills based upon trip leases of highway tractor and trailer rigs for the transportation of goods. The cases were consolidated for trial by agreement of the parties. Appellant defended on the ground that it was entitled to a set-off in the amount of $8,981.87, because that amount was owed it by American Beef Packers, Inc. Appellant contended that each of the appellees…