Liuzza v. Simms
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Action by John Liuzza against Alpha P. Simms. Judgment granting temporary injunction, and defendant applies for writs of certiorari, mandamus, and prohibition.
1Opinion of the CourtRogers, J.
This matter is before us for review under writs of certiorari and prohibition.
Relator as a tenant of plaintiff, claiming a verbal lease to expire October 1, 1923, was in possession of the premises known as the Southland hotel in the city of New Orleans. On March 28, 1923, plaintiff sold the property to the Western Union Telegraph Company and obligated himself to deliver possession thereof to the purchaser on or before May 1, 1923. On said date, plaintiff received a letter from the fire marshal, condemning the building as a fire hazard, and ordering its demolition. This letter was transmitted…
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