Grave v. Scott

YARRUT, Judge ad hoc.

This is an ordinary suit for the eviction of a tenant, for cancellation of the lease, and for past due rent. Plaintiffs are residents of New York and defendants are residents of Jefferson Parish. Only defendant Dave Scott has taken an appeal. Defendant Leon Dukes was never cited, nor did he appear.

Defendant resists all demands on the ground that he, and not plaintiffs, is the owner of the property. On the trial of the case the District Court refused to permit defendant to prove his ownership of the property and rendered judgment for plaintiffs as prayed.

Defendant only…