Francis v. Steamer Black Hawk

This is an appeal taken by J. H. McKee, from a judgment rendered against him, as a solidary obligor.

Judgment by default was entered against McKee, on the 30th November, 1865, at which time an exception, filed by McKee and his co-defendant, was pending and undecided.

On the 1st of December following, the exception was tried and maintained, with leave to the plaintiff to amend his petition.

On the 6th December, the judgment by default, entered on the 30th November, was confirmed, and this final judgment is complained of by the defendant as irregular and illegal.

He cites, as authority for the…