Humble Pipe Line Co. v. Day

HALE, Justice.

Mrs. H. F. Day sued appellant, Humble Pipe Line Company, to recover damages on account of injury to 500 acres of land and 16 head of cattle. She alleged that appellant permitted large quantities of poisonous crude oil to escape from a break in its pipe line and to settle in and near a creek running through her farm and ranch, thereby causing the injuries and damages complained of. The Equitable Company of Texas held a lien on the land and by reason thereof it intervened in the suit. The case was tried before the court below without a jury and resulted in judgment in favor of…