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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: August 25, 1994
UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 1-554 95-1315450
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
1201 West Fifth Street, Los Angeles, California 90017
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (213) 977-7600
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
The approximate $80 million judgment against the Company in
Angelina Hardwood Lumber Company v. Prairie Producing Co.,
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awarded in the District Court of Angelina County, Texas, was
reversed and rendered by the Court of Appeals, Ninth District of
Texas at Beaumont (No. 09-93-184 CV) on August 25, 1994. Under
the appellate court's decision, Angelina is not entitled to any
recovery against the company.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA
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(Registrant)
Dated: September 1, 1994 By: CHARLES S. MCDOWELL
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Charles S. McDowell,
Vice President and Comptroller
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