Texas Co. v. Atlantic Refining Co.

DICKINSON, District Judge.

This rule might be disposed of by an order simply allowing or refusing judgment. A “decent respect,” however, for the opposing views of the patties and their counsel, who have discussed the questions involved with marked ability and clearness and brought to the aid of the court the fruit of much labor expended upon the preparation and presentation of their respective views, as well as the large sum involved, impels us to set forth with fullness the reasons which lead us to the conclusion reached.

The following general observations will show the grounds of the ruling…