Vincent Oil Co. v. Gulf Refining Co. of Louisiana
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the Western District of Louisiana. Suit in equity by the Vincent Oil Company against the Gulf Refining Company of Louisiana and others. Decree of dismissal, and complainant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
SHELBY, Circuit Judge.
Bill in equity by the Vincent Oil Company, a Delaware corporation, against the Gulf Refining Company of Louisiana, a Louisiana corporation, and others.
The sole question to be decided is whether or not the Producers’ Oil Company, a Texas corporation, is an indispensable party to the suit. The question was raised in the court below by demurrer to the bill, which was sustained. The question must, of course, be decided on the facts alleged in the bill and the relief prayed for.
A. J. Vincent and associates were the owners of 144 acres of land situated in Louisiana. On May 5,…
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