Trahan v. Broussard

McCALEB, Justice.

This is a petitory action instituted by the children and the alleged sole lawful heirs of Adeline Duhon, seeking to be recognized as owners of a 53-acre tract of land situated in Lafayette Parish, which belonged to Adeline Duhon at the time of her death. They allege that Isaac Broussard is in possession of the property, and has failed and refused to deliver possession to plaintiffs. Also named as a defendant is the mineral lessee of Broussard, Sunf ray DX Oil Company.

To the proceeding, exceptions of prescription, no cause or right of action and vagueness were filed. One…