Shaffer v. Scuddy

On the 13th of May, 1858, W. A. Shaffer instituted tho present suit in the District Court of Lafourche, claiming to be the owner of lots 5 and 6, in section No. 71, T. 17, R. 16, East, by purchase from William, J. Minor, on the 23d of December, 1851, and praying “ that he have judgment against said Scuddy, quieting him in his title, possession and enjoyment of the aforesaid lots five and six, in section 71, T. 17, R. 16, East; that said Scuddy be forever enjoined from setting up title to said tract of land and disturbing your petitioner in his possession and enjoyment of the same.”

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