City of New Orleans v. Dupuy Storage & Forwarding Corp.

MOISE, Justice.

This is an action to compel the defendant, Dupuy Storage and Forwarding Corporation, to carry out an agreement to pur chase from the plaintiff, at a stipulated price of $11,215.20 cash, certain lots of ground described in the petition. It is admitted that the land is vacant, that it is not taxable, nor dedicated for a public use; and it is alleged that the property is not needed by the Public Belt Railroad System for use in the operation thereof, either presently or in the future. The defendant admits that it is obligated to buy the property at the price stated but questions…