Bi-State Energy, Inc. v. Tidewater Compression, Inc.

Donald L. Corbin, Judge.

Appellant, Bi-State Energy, Inc., appeals from an order of the Washington County Circuit Court registering appellee’s foreign judgment. We find merit to appellant’s argument that the trial court erred in determining appellant was afforded due process by service of process upon the Texas Secretary of State and reverse.

The record reflects that appellee, Tidewater Compression, Inc., a Texas corporation, obtained a default judgment against appellant on February 9, 1984, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, in the amount of $10,525.28 plus interest, attorney’s…