Wilson v. Benjamin

The plaintiff’s action arises under the provisions of article 5' 0 of the Civil Code. He claims to be reimbursed for the value of “ plantations, constructions and works,” which he alleges to have made on the defendants’ property.

First — The exception of Wright, Williams & Co. to the jurisdiction of the court of Concordia came too late after issue joined; it should have been filed in limine litis. C. P. 333; Acts 1839 p. 172, § 23.

Second — The plaintiff settled upon the land, from which he has been evicted, some time in the year 1835. His object was to acquire a preemption right; but it does…