Gulf States Corp. v. Barberate

SHORTESS, Judge.

Gulf States Title Corporation (Gulf States) and Ronald E. Rodriguez (Rodriguez) brought a joint petition to confirm tax titles to certain property situated in the Parish of St. Tammany, acquired by them at tax sale for non-payment of property taxes for the year 1975. Defendants were the surviving spouse and heirs of Andrew A. Massicot, and Pierre Barberate.1 Several of the defendants were alleged to be absentees, and a curator ad hoc was appointed to represent them. Neolie Massi-cot Carmouche appeared and filed an answer. With separate counsel, Halsey Andrew Newbrough Simmons…