State ex rel. I. X. L. Grocery Co. v. Land

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Breaux, J.

Exemption vel non from seizure for debt of the wages <of a locomotive engineer under the provisions of Statute 79 of 1876, *513amending and re-enacting Article 644 of the Code of Practice, is the issue before us for decision.

A mechanical engineer running a passenger train is one who possesses skill and expertness. His position is highly responsible and requires judgment, attention, and the conscientious discharge of duty. His character and reputation are fair subjects of inquiry when he presents himself for employment as well as the training and…