Rountree v. Forsythe Holdings, Inc.

| tin these consolidated lawsuits, James Rountree appeals a judgment that awarded attorney fees, denied his motion for new trial, and dismissed his lawsuit when he refused to amend his petition after the trial court had earlier sustained an exception of nonjoinder.

We reverse the judgment insofar as it dismissed his claim against the Claiborne Parish Clerk of Court for allegedly mistakenly cancelling a mortgage securing a debt owed to Rountree. In all other respects, the judgment is affirmed.

FACTS

James Rountree extended credit to Fred Bayles (“Fred”) and Joanne Caldwell-Bayles (“Joanne”) that…