Heirs of Trahan v. Trahan

The object of this suit is to set- aside and annul an act of emancipation of the slave Thornton, one of the defendants.

That act was executed by Michel Trahan jointly with his wife Reine Trahan, the consideration stated being the long and faithful services of the slave. The slave emancipated belonged to the community, and was then over thirty years of age. Reine Trahan died without issue, leaving the plaintiffs, her collateral relations, as her legal heirs. Miehel Trahan, surviving spouse, is entitled to the usufruct of the community, and being made a party defendant to this suit, insists on…