Chamberlain v. McReight

OPINION

BURGESS, Justice.

This is a summary judgment case. On January 14, 1985, James R. Chamberlain filed suit styled “James R. Chamberlain v. John McReight, individually and d/b/a Cabot Oil Company” and titled “Plaintiff’s Original Petition”. The initial portion of the pleadings stated:

“COMES NOW, JAMES R. CHAMBERLAIN, after referred to as Plaintiff, complaining of John McReight CABOT OIL COMPANY, hereinafter referred to as Defendant, and for cause of action would show the following:

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Plaintiff, JAMES R. CHAMBERLAIN, is an individual residing in Columbus, Colorado, Texas.

Defendant, CABOT OIL…