Brownwood Ross Co. v. Maverick County

OPINION

STONE, Justice.

This appeal challenges a general summary judgment granted in favor of Maverick County. In four points of error, appellant Brown-wood Ross Company argues the trial court erred in granting summary judgment. We agree and reverse the judgment and remand this cause to the trial court for further proceedings.

Factual Background

On July 31, 1972, Maverick County and Ross Porta-Plant, Inc. (later renamed Brownwood Ross Company) entered into a twenty year lease agreement for a piece of land known as Tract 15 of the Maverick County Industrial Park. The land was leased for the…