Decuers v. Bourdet

Plaintiff sued defendant on a $300.00 promissory note, and for the return of an alleged cash advance of $250.02.

Defendant admitted owing the note and reconvened for the return of two engagement presents, a diamond ring valued at $315.00, and a bureau set valued at $45.00.

The Judge of the District Court after dismissing the reconventional demand gave judgment for plaintiff for the amount of the ¡promissory note, dismissing as of non-suit the claim of $250.00. Defendant has appealed but there is no answer to the appeal.

Plaintiff argues that the trial judge erred in not dismissing the…