Faucheux v. Town of St. Martinville
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Nineteenth Judicial District Court, Parish of St. Martin; James Simon, Judge. Action by Widow Alex Faucheux against the Town of St. Martinville. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBreaux, C. J.
Plaintiff sued the town of St. Martinville for §2,000 damages, on the ground that a small house of which she was the owner was torn down by order of the mayor with the sanction of the council despite her objections and protests.
Plaintiff’s possession of the house was of ancient date.
Twice the municipality, through its council, sought to have the lands bordering on the Teche cleared of all-buildings, including plaintiff’s. Resolutions were adopted directing the mayor to clear the banks of the bayou and put an end to trespass thereon.
The mayor gave notice to the plaintiff to move out.
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2Cases cited1 opinion
- Faucheux v. Town of St. MartinvilleSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1908
3Cited by1 opinion
- Belgarde v. City of NatchitochesLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1963