Andrews v. Crandell

Tne plaintiff, in her third opposition, claims a privilege on the horses and mules seized and sold by the Sheriff.

Her demand is for their board ; and the only question raised is whether, she being a livery stable keeper, the privilege attaches.

Under articles 3191, 3192 and 3193 of the Civil Code, a party is entitled to recover the expenses incurred for the preservation of property, which he has in his possession, “ whether in deposit, loan or otherwise”; and he has a right of pledge, by which he may, until reimbursed, retain the property. As a necessary consequence, the last mentioned article…