Rylander v. B & a Marketing Co. Ex Rel. Atlantic Richfield Co.

MARILYN ABOUSSIE, Chief Justice.

Appellee B & A Marketing Company, by and through its successor-in-interest Atlantic Richfield Company (“B & A”), sued the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the Texas Attorney General (collectively, “the Comptroller”), 1 for a refund of “additional tax” paid under protest. Both parties moved for summary judgment; the trial court granted B & A’s motion in all respects and denied the Comptroller’s motion in all respects. The Comptroller now appeals the trial court judgment. We will reverse the trial court judgment and render judgment in favor of the…