Crain v. Waldron

KENNON, Justice.

Duncan R. Crain, the original plaintiff, filed suit against his ten children, alleging that he and these children were the owners of certain lands located in Cameron Parish, La., commonly known as Little Pecan Island. He prayed that he be recognized as owner of a 32/33 interest and that each of his children be recognized as owners of a 1/330 interest in the property; and that there be judgment decreeing a partition by licitation.

The defendants answered, admitting that they were owners of the interest set forth in the petition but claimed that they were also owners of an…