Lavedan v. Choppin
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Action by Leon Lavedan against R. F. Choppin. Judgment for plaintiff was affirmed by the Court of Appeal, and defendant applies for certiorari or writ of review.
1Opinion of the CourtBreaux, C. J.
Plaintiff brought this suit to have his tax title to a vacant square of ground in the city of New Orleans recognized and confirmed.
He holds a tax deed to the property by purchase from the state. The property was sold to the state on June 9, 1887, for the state taxes of the year 1886.
It was assessed in the name of defendant, Mrs. R. F. Ohoppin, for said year.
In the year 1893 by deed from the auditor the property passed out of the state, and by conveyance from the state to Leon Lavedan, vendee.
The property was thus sold in accordance with requirement of Act 80 of 1888, but the deed for some…
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