State ex rel. Broussard v. Gauthe

CULPEPPER, Judge.

This is an action to try right to office brought under LSA-R.S. 42:76, et seq., commonly called the “Intrusion into Office Statute.” The plaintiff, Paul Broussard, contends he is rightfully entitled to the office of Superintendent of Schools in Lafayette Parish, and that the defendant, Harold Gauthe, unlawfully holds and is in possession of that office. After exceptions of no cause of action and nonjoinder of an indispensable party (Lafayette Parish School Board) were overruled, a trial on the merits resulted in judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appealed.

THE EXCEPTION OF NO…