City of Gretna v. Parish of Jefferson

The parish of Jefferson owns a number of lots and squares of ground located in the city of Gretna. Proceeding under the authority of Act 131 of 1904, the city of Gretna, under contract made after due advertisement, caused the sidewalks to be paved and curbing to be installed on the streets surrounding and abutting the said public property of the parish.

The police jury of said parish declined or neglected to pay such improvement charges, and a number of suits were filed, seven in all, to compel payment of the claims. The suits were by agreement consolidated and tried together, and on June 18,…