Faucette v. City of New Orleans

Spoeford, J.*

On the 27th of March, 1849, the sum of $899 69, was deposited with the Treasurer of the city of Lafayette, for the plaintiffs.

This money was used by the city of Lafayette, being paid out by the Treasurer, upon orders by the finance committee, for the necessities of the city.

When the plaintiff's applied for it, they were told that the city had expended it, and could not then restore it, being short of funds.

On the 23d of February, 1862, the city of Lafayette was incorporated with the city of New Orleans, and its debt assumed by the latter city. Acts 186.2, pp. 66-6.

The Treasurer…