Succession of O'Keefe v. Delacroix

Two lots of ground in the city of New Orleans were sold at a probate sale of property of the succession of John O'Keefe, deceased, on the 30th of December, 1884, to the defendant in the rule, for the sum of $1450, one third cash and the residue on a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, for which notes were to be given bearing six per cent, interest until their maturity and eight per cent, thereafter, and to be secured by mortgage upon the property sold.

The purchaser delivered to the notary who was to prepare the act of mortgage and sale the instalment of cash on deposit; and, it seems,…