City of Shreveport v. Simon
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from First Judicial District Court, Parish of Caddo; E. W. Sutherlin, Judge. Slander of title by the City of Shreveport against J. C. Simon and others. Judgment for defendants, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLand, J.
The city of Shreveport, alleging possession of Southern avenue as a public highway for many years, instituted this jactitation, or slander of title, suit against 'the defendants.
Defendants excepted that the plaintiff had no possession of the strip of ground in controversy sufficient to support the action. This exception was overruled.
Defendants then answered, assuming the position of plaintiffs in a petitory action, and set forth their title. Plaintiff answered, and set up title by dedication and by prescription. There was judgment for the defendants, and the plaintiff has appealed.
In 1896…
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