Reuter Seed Co. v. Croft

LOTTINGER, Judge.

This is a suit on an open account which was filed on June 24, 1955. The defendant first filed what was, in effect, a plea of prescription, which was referred to the merits and then an answer in the form of a general denial. Following trial on the merits, judgment was rendered in favor of the plaintiff as prayed for and the matter is now before us on an appeal taken by the defendant.

The plea of prescription rests on the provisions of LSA-C.C. Art. 3538. The itemized statement of account attached to the petition shows a balance brought forward and is dated as of October 4,…