Smith v. Cooper

HARDY, Judge.

This is a summary proceeding instituted by plaintiffs, in conformity with LSA-R.S. 13:4918, in which they seek to evict the defendant, allegedly plaintiff’s tenant, from property in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. From a judgment in favor of plaintiffs condemning defendant, to vacate the premises described, defendant has prosecuted this appeal.

We find it necessary to give our consideration, ex proprio motu, to the question of jurisdiction with respect to the instant appeal. Plaintiffs’ petition prays for judgment ordering defendant to vacate the leased premises, and further judgment…