Simonton v. Mitchel
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Certiorari to Court of Appeal, Parish of Orleans. Action by James G. Simonton, agent, against S. L. Mitchel. Judgment for 'defendant, and appeal by plaintiff was dismissed by the Court of Appeal, and plaintiff applies for certiorari or writ of review.
1Opinion of the CourtLand, J.
Plaintiff sued defendant in the First city court of New Orleans for $58, the alleged value of a certain typewriting machine and desk. Defendant answered that he held said property, as lessor, for rent due by a third party to the amount of $60, and prayed for a recognition of his pledge and privilege as landlord, should plaintiff be decreed the owner.
The case was tried on March 16, 1903, and taken under advisement.
On March. 19, 1903, judgment was rendered and signed in favor of the defendant.
Notice of judgment of date March 19, 1903,. was returned by the constable as served on the 22d of same…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- State ex rel. Henderson v. McCreaSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1888
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