Skrmetta v. State ex rel. Department of Institutions

ELLIS, Judge.

This suit was brought by plaintiff for amounts allegedly due him under a rental agreement with the State of Louisiana, covering certain canning equipment used at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, Louisiana, between the years 1962 and 1965. During the trial of the case, an amendment was permitted to the petition to extend the period for which damages were claimed through 1966. From a judgment in favor of plaintiff and against defendant totalling $12,362.50, the defendant brought this suspensive appeal.

The equipment which is the subject of this suit is as follows:

1 — Chisholm…