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[Acknowledgement of Commissioners' Judgement in Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis et al.] (open access)

[Acknowledgement of Commissioners' Judgement in Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis et al.]

Document in the condemnation proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis, his wife and their tenants, acknowledging the judgement of the special commissioners in favor of Bettis.
Date: April 18, 1929
Creator: Gulf Pipe Line Company
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of F. High] (open access)

[Affidavit of F. High]

Affidavit in which F. High swears he is familiar with A. D. Fulton's land, that he has read the affidavit sworn by Will Parmelly, and that the condition of the land is that same as described in Parmelly's affidavit.
Date: March 16, 1929
Creator: High, F.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of F. M. Wiley and Ben L. Peevey] (open access)

[Affidavit of F. M. Wiley and Ben L. Peevey]

Affidavit of F. M. Wiley and Ben L. Peevey, attesting that they accompanied Will Parmelly and I. D. Parmely to examine A. D. Fulton's land and states the natural flow of water on the property. This affidavit is likely in connection to cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al.
Date: March 16, 1929
Creator: Wiley, F. M. & Peevey, Ben L.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of Will Parmelly] (open access)

[Affidavit of Will Parmelly]

Affidavit of Will Parmelly in which he attests to residing in Taylor County for 23 years and discusses the terrain of the Fulton lands. This affidavit is likely part of the documents related to cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al.
Date: March 16, 1929
Creator: Parmelly, Will
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 21395-B: Defendant's Request to Dismiss Case] (open access)

[Cause No. 21395-B: Defendant's Request to Dismiss Case]

Document in cause no. 21395-B, The State of Texas vs. Annie Ellis et al., presenting Hattie M. Sayles' deed for the property involved in the suit and requesting that the court dismisses the cause. This document is unsigned.
Date: April 27, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 21395-B: Petition for Foreclosure for Delinquent Texas] (open access)

[Cause No. 21395-B: Petition for Foreclosure for Delinquent Texas]

Document discussing the petition of the State of Texas in cause no. 21395-B, The State of Texas vs. Annie Ellis, Joe Donaldson, and Hattie M. Sayles. The cause is regarding delinquent taxes for the property in Wichita Taxes which is owned by Annie Ellis and subject to liens held by Joe Donaldson and Hattie M. Sayles.
Date: December 11, 1929
Creator: Somerville, Wayne
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 3677: Documents Issued by the Justice of the Peace] (open access)

[Cause No. 3677: Documents Issued by the Justice of the Peace]

Documents in cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, issued by the Justice of the Peace of Precinct 1 in Jones County, Texas. The documents include a subpoena issued by the Dallas County sheriff's office requiring the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to appear in court, an order overruling the defendant's plea of privilege, and the court's ruling in favor of the plaintiff.
Date: {1929-03-29, 1929-05-21}
Creator: Dallas County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6080-A: Defendant's Answer] (open access)

[Cause No. 6080-A: Defendant's Answer]

Document in cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., detailing the defendant's answer to A. D. Fulton's petition. The document discusses the complaints made by Fulton and includes the right of way contract related to the property.
Date: April 9, 1929
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6080-A: Plaintiff's Petition] (open access)

[Cause No. 6080-A: Plaintiff's Petition]

Document in cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., detailing A. D. Fulton's complaints of the Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company. There is a note at the top stating this is a copy of the office copy of the document.
Date: 1929~
Creator: Hailey, C. L.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6733-A: Order of Continuation and Temporary Injunction] (open access)

[Cause No. 6733-A: Order of Continuation and Temporary Injunction]

Document in cause no. 6733-A, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton, granting a continuation and temporary injunction until the next term of the court. This document is labelled as a copy.
Date: February 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6733-A: Order of Continuation, July 1929] (open access)

[Cause No. 6733-A: Order of Continuation, July 1929]

Document in cause no. 6733-A, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton, granting an continuation of the cause until the next regular term of the court.
Date: July 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6733-A: Order of Continuation, May 20, 1929] (open access)

[Cause No. 6733-A: Order of Continuation, May 20, 1929]

Document in cause no. 6733-A, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton, granting a continuation of the cause until the next term of the court.
Date: May 20, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6885-A: Documents Requesting a New Trial and the Judge's Decision] (open access)

[Cause No. 6885-A: Documents Requesting a New Trial and the Judge's Decision]

Documents in the cause no. 6885-A, Mrs. J. E. Drummond vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., requesting the court set aside the jury's verdict in this cause and grant a new trial to the Gulf Pipe Line Company et al.. The first two documents are the motion and an amended motion requesting a new trial on behalf of the Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company, and the third document is the judge's decision to overrule the motion.
Date: February 22, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 8136-A: Document Stating D. C. Doan Failed Appear] (open access)

[Cause No. 8136-A: Document Stating D. C. Doan Failed Appear]

Document in the cause, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. D. C. Doan, stating that Doan failed to appear despite being notified of the hearing date and stating the plaintiff, Gulf Pipe Line Company is discharged from liability of the bond.
Date: June 8, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 8136-A: Plaintiff's Original Petition and Application for Injunction] (open access)

[Cause No. 8136-A: Plaintiff's Original Petition and Application for Injunction]

Document discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company's complaint against D. C. Doen regarding the maintenance of the pipeline on Doen's land.
Date: June 8, 1929
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al.: On Plaintiff's Motion for a New Trial (open access)

A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al.: On Plaintiff's Motion for a New Trial

Document in the cause, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al. discussing the plaintiff's request for a new trial and countering the plaintiff's arguments. This document has "Copy" printed along the left side of the paper.
Date: 1929/1931
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Delinquent Tax Notice As Required By Law. Acts of 38th Legislature. 1922: Hattie M. Sayles] (open access)

[Delinquent Tax Notice As Required By Law. Acts of 38th Legislature. 1922: Hattie M. Sayles]

Document listing the delinquent taxes for a property in San Jacinto County, Texas owned by Hattie M. Sayles for the years 1885-1891, 1894, and 1901.
Date: October 15, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Delinquent Tax Notice for Hattie M. Sayles] (open access)

[Delinquent Tax Notice for Hattie M. Sayles]

Notice of delinquent taxes for Hattie M. Sayles' property in San Jacinto County, Texas. The notice lists taxes for the years, 1885-1891, 1894, and 1901.
Date: October 15, 1929
Creator: Hayman, J. J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Describing J. W. Bettis's Property in Taylor County, Texas] (open access)

[Document Describing J. W. Bettis's Property in Taylor County, Texas]

Document describing property owned by J. W. Bettis in Taylor County, Texas and the judgement regarding the right of way granted to the Gulf Pipe Line Company.
Date: 1929~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document in Condemnation Proceeding Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis et al.] (open access)

[Document in Condemnation Proceeding Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis et al.]

Document in the proceedings Gulf Pipe Line Company for the condemnation of certain properties owned by J. W. Bettis et al., which states the when and where the petition was filed. There is a short statement certifying that the details of the petition are accurate with a space for the presiding judge to sign. This document appears to be a draft and is unsigned.
Date: April 4, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document in the Condemnation Proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis] (open access)

[Document in the Condemnation Proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis]

Document in the condemnation proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis, in which the company acknowledges the judgment in favor of J. W. Bettis, Anna Bettis, and their tenants. This document is unsigned.
Date: April 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Documents in the Condemnation Proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis et. al.] (open access)

[Documents in the Condemnation Proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis et. al.]

Three documents in the condemnation proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis et al.. The first document appoints special commissioners to in the proceeding, the second is an affidavit sworn by the special commissioners to be fair and impartial, and the third document sets the hearing date as April 15, 1929.
Date: April 4, 1929
Creator: Eplen, Tom K.; Hay, A. A.; Cox, I. C. & Dodge, J. G.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Document in Condemnation Proceeding by Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis et al.] (open access)

[Draft of Document in Condemnation Proceeding by Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis et al.]

Draft of a document in the condemnation proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis et al. The document lists the names of the defendants, and the details of the proceeding.
Date: 1929~
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Petition in Condemnation Proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line Company Against J. W. Bettis, et al.] (open access)

[Draft of Petition in Condemnation Proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line Company Against J. W. Bettis, et al.]

Draft of a document requesting the Taylor County Court to appoint special commissioners in the condemnation proceedings by the Gulf Pipe Line Company against J. W. Bettis et al. There are many corrections to the typed text and extensive handwritten notes.
Date: April 4, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History