Landry v. Theriot

The issue in this case is. the ownership of a tract of land known as the “home place,” situated in Iberia parish.

The question presented for decision is whether or not this tract of land was included in an act of mortgage given by defendant and her children to secure the indorsers of defendant’s note for $15,009, which was negotiated by her at the New Iberia National Bank.

From a judgment in favor of plaintiffs, as prayed for, defendant has appealed. Plaintiffs contend that the “home place” contains 56.80 arpents; that it was included in the mortgage as item 1 thereof, and that it is described…