Caldwell v. Hay

HARDY, Judge.

This is a petitory action instituted by the children and heirs of W. W. Caldwell, deceased, who pray to be recognized as owners of a tract of land containing slightly less than 60 acres located in Ouachita Parish. Named as defendants are the individuals claiming ownership of various portions *195and lots comprising the entire tract of land involved. From judgment in favor of defendants dismissing plaintiffs’ action they have appealed.

The basis of plaintiffs’ claims rests upon the asserted nullity of an administratrix’s deed by public sale, which instrument constitutes the common…