Hicks v. Hoover

OPINION

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal by defendant Hicks from summary judgment against him for $6972.

Defendant Hicks purchased the stock of Star Tire Company on August 5, 1963 without complying with the Bulk Sales Act (Art. 4001 Vernon’s Ann.Tex.Civ.St.). Plaintiff *614was a creditor of Star Tire Company for $6972 due under a lease contract. Thereafter plaintiff sued Star Tire, and on July 27, 1964, secured judgment for $6972 plus $2250 attorney's fees.

On December 29, 1965 plaintiff sued defendant Hicks for the $6972 plus $2250 attorney’s fees, on account of Hicks purchasing the stock…