Matkin v. Smith

William Matkin, Jr., Brian Matkin, and Brenda Matkin appeal from the trial court's denial of their motion to alter, amend, or vacate its order denying a writ of execution requested by the Matkins against the property of Kathryn Smith.

This case follows a successful trespass action brought by the Matkins against Kathryn Smith and certain of her relatives and against the Smiths' corporation, Morgan City Poultry Farms, Inc. The Smiths operated a chicken egg farm on land near the Matkins' land. The trial court found that the Smiths' operation of their egg farm had contaminated the Matkins' land…