West v. DeMoss

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Blanchard, J.

This action originated in the District Court, Parish of Madison.

A decision there adverse to plaintiff was followed by appeal to the Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, where the judgment was reversed and a decree handed down in favor of the plaintiff for the amount claimed, with recognition of mortgage, etc.

Thereupon defendants applied to this court for its writ under the provisions of Art. 101 of the State Constitution, to bring the case here for review and determination.

As this practice is yet new under the present judicial system, the…