Western Pipe Line Constructors, Inc. v. Dickinson

Mr. Ghiee Justice Neil

delivered the opinion of the Court.

The complainant is a Delaware corporation engaged in the business of constructing oil and gas pipe lines across the State of Tennessee. These pipe lines are constructed on behalf of different concerns transmitting oil and gas to customers by means of such pipe lines. During tbe period from March 1, 1951, through February 29, 1952, the complainant completed several contracts with the Tennessee Gras Transmission Company.

The complainant’s duties in performing its contracts required the clearing of rights of way across the countryside, the…