Jackson v. Hart

ROGERS, Justice.

Rhoda Jackson, as tenant, brought suit in the First City Court of New Orleans against Joseph Hart, as landlord, and the London & Lancashire Indemnity Company of America, his insurance carrier, to recover $298.50 as damages for personal injuries resulting from falling plaster in the leased premises. Plaintiff’s, suit was brought in forma pauperis, and after issue joined but before trial, it was compromised for $75.00, which amount was paid to plaintiff. As plaintiff availed herself of the provisions of Act. 156 of 1912 (commonly referred to as the Pauper Act), the usual fees of…