Capra v. Viola

This litigation involves the ownership of a narrow strip of ground in the city of New Orleans, fronting IT' 4"' on Kerlerec street, and running back 95' IT'. Plaintiff alleges that he owns the property and that defendant is in physical possession thereof without right or title. He brings this petitory action and prays to be decreed the owner of the property. There was judgment for plaintiff in the lower court and defendant appealed to the Court of Appeal, which reversed the judgment. 131 So. 599, 600. Upon application of plaintiff this court ordered the case up for review.

Plaintiff and…