Yantis v. Gilliam

MARTIN, Justice.

Appellee filed suit in Medina county against Frank A. Brown and four others, being the appellants herein, alleging, in substance, that the five parties mentioned were engaged in a joint undertaking for the development of oil and gas on lands in Medina county; that Frank A. Brown, alleged to reside in said county, was field manager for said joint venture; that Brown, acting for himself and appellants, hired appellee to work at $6 per day in furtherance of said enterprise; that a balance of $278 was due for such work, for which he prayed judgment.

All parties except Brown, filed…