Cordill v. Quaker Realty Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Civil District Court, Parish of Orleans; George H. Théard, Judge. Action by J. P. Cordill, administrator of the succession of Delphine Gravier, against the Quaker Realty Company, Limited. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtSommerville, J.
Plaintiff, for and on behalf of the state of Louisiana, sues the defendant company for the possession of certain property, and asks that the state of Louisiana be recognized as the owner thereof. He alleges that at one time Delphine Gravier was the owner. He asks that the state be put in possession of all the property left by said Delphine Gravier. Plaintiff further alleges that defendant pretends to hold the property under several tax titles and titles issued by the Auditor of Louisiana, which are null, void, and of no effect.
Defendant answers that it is the lawful owner of the property…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Slattery v. HeilperinSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1902
- State v. BuckSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1894
- George v. ColeSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1902
- In re SheehySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1907
- Bartley v. SallierSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1906
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3Cited by27 opinions
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- City of New Orleans v. Salmen Brick & Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1914
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