Legal Opinion
Imperial Sugar Co., Inc. v. Torrans
Texas Supreme Court
Decided June 18, 1980No. B-9168PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Per curiam
This is a suit by Imperial Sugar Company, Inc. against Robert L. Torrans and W. L. Chandler to recover damages for conversion of sugar. Based on a jury verdict, the trial court rendered judgment for Imperial against Torrans, the owner of the warehouse where the sugar was stored, and Chandler, a food broker employed by Imperial. The Court of Civil Appeals affirmed. 602 S.W.2d 275.
Contrary to Imperial’s established warehouse procedure, Torrans permitted Chandler to withdraw sugar from the warehouse without proper documentation. This enabled Chandler to withdraw and sell the sugar without paying…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Watkins v. JunkerTexas Supreme Court · 1897
- Texas Co. v. State & Duval County Ranch Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1955
- DeShazo v. Wool Growers Central Storage Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1942
- Imperial Sugar Co Inc v. TorransCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1979
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