Legal Opinion
State of Texas v. Martin Bros.
Texas Supreme Court
Decided February 25, 1942No. 7846PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Sharp
This suit involves the construction of a contract between Martin Brothers and the State of Texas, for the improvement of fifteen miles of State highway in Liberty County. E. V. Martin and T. Q. Martin, composing the partnership of Martin Brothers, road contractors, after having obtained the permission of the Legislature, brought this suit for damages, alleging two grounds of recovery: (1) A claim for $3,090.64 for dirt removed, which the State refused to pay; and (2) a claim for $7,500.00, as additional compensation for extra work and expense in carrying out the contract, because of changes…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- City of San Antonio v. McKenzie Construction Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1941
- Austin Bridge Co. v. TeagueTexas Supreme Court · 1941
- Martin Bros. v. StateCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1940
3Cited by33 opinions
- Black Lake Pipe Line Co. v. Union Construction Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1976
- Brazoria County v. KnutsonTexas Supreme Court · 1943
- Nl Industries, Inc. v. Ghr Energy Corporation, Southern States Exploration, Inc., and S.A. Holditch & Associates, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1991
- Texas Department of Transportation v. Jones Bros. Dirt & Paving Contractors, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 2002
- Board of Regents of the University of Texas v. S & G Construction Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1975
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