Upshur v. Briscoe

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Manning, J.

The plaintiff Annie is the daughter of James Andrews and the widow of John B. TTpshur. Her son and only child is co-plaintiff and is of age.

The defendant Mary is the childless widow of William J. Briscoe, and her co-defendants are his nieces and heirs at law, all married.

The action is based upon this paper-writing;—

State op Louisiana, Parish of Tensas.

Know all men by these presents, that I, James Andrews, of said Parish and State, do nominate, constitute and appoint William J. Briscoe, also, of said Parish and State, my true and lawful…