Whitney National Bank v. Keyworth

WICKER, Judge.

Whitney National Bank appeals an order vacating a default judgment in its favor and against the defendants, Patricia Neal Key-worth; Richard F. Keyworth; DDRS, Inc.; and Investment Properties, Ltd. The issue is whether Whitney’s preliminary default was properly obtained. We affirm.

Whitney is the holder of several promissory notes executed by the Keyworths which remain unpaid to the extent of $1,705,000.00. Whitney sued the Keyworths by executory process in the 24th Judicial District Court to seize and sell immovable property in Jefferson Parish mortgaged to Whitney to secure the…