Ry-Ron Inc v. Purolator Prod Co

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS

FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
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No. 96-20957
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RY-RON INC.,

Plaintiff-Appellant,

VERSUS

PUROLATOR PRODUCTS COMPANY
and
MARK IV INDUSTRIES INC.,

Defendants-Appellees.

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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
(H-95-CV-4518)
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October 10, 1997

Before REYNALDO G. GARZA, SMITH, and WIENER, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:*

We have reviewed the briefs and pertinent portions of the

record and have heard the arguments of counsel. We find no

reversible error. Even if, arguendo, there was a contract, it was

terminable at will. We also see no error in the finding of no

personal jurisdiction, but even if there was personal jurisdiction,

a parent cannot tortiously interfere with its subsidiary's

* Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion
should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited
circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR. R. 47.5.4.
contract. The judgment, accordingly, is AFFIRMED.

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