TARKINGTON v. BENEFICIAL FINANCE CO. OF PORT ARTHUR

No. 7618.

516 S.W.2d 722 (1974)

Larry TARKINGTON, Appellant, v. BENEFICIAL FINANCE COMPANY OF PORT ARTHUR et al., Appellees.

Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Beaumont.

Rehearing Denied December 12, 1974.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Adams & Browne, Beaumont, for appellant.

Rienstra, Rienstra & Dowell, Beaumont, for appellee.


DIES, Chief Justice.

On July 9, 1971, plaintiff—appellant— brought suit against Sears, Roebuck and Company for harassment in attempting to collect a debt, alleging he suffered mental anguish and humiliation, and asking for damages. On September 15, 1972, by first amended petition, plaintiff made Beneficial Finance Company of Port Arthur defendant, dropping Sears. On December 22, 1972, by second amended petition, plaintiff joined as defendant, Jerry D...

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