Shell Petroleum Corp. v. Ross

Orbie T. Ross, a resident of Washington county, Okla., brought this action in the justice court of J. E. Hickey, city of Bartlesville, Washington county, Okla., for $65.50 and cost arising on account of labor performed, against Shell Petroleum Corporation, a Virginia corporation duly authorized to do. business within the state of Oklahoma. There was but one defendant.

Summons was issued and directed to the sheriff of Oklahoma county. The Shell Petroleum Company was served in Oklahoma county and return was accordingly made. Thereafter the defendant corporation appeared specially and moved to…