Robichaux v. Pool

CUTRER, Judge.

The plaintiff appeals from a judgment which sustained an exception of no cause of action filed by defendant.

The original petition alleges that on or about July 1, 1954 Wylmer I. Pool and defendant, Dave J. Robichaux began negotiating for and obtained certain mineral leases in Lafourche Parish. The leases were taken in the name of Pool but were allegedly acquired for the joint interest of Pool and Robichaux. Pool subsequently transferred the leases to Pan American Petroleum Corporation for a cash consideration and overriding royalty interests. It is alleged that certain interests…