Interstate Trust & Banking Co. v. Hebert

Plaintiff company, the holder of a promissory note of defendant, Odón J. Hebert, obtained the sequestration of a Buick automobile in his possession. The issuance of the writ was obtained on the allegation that plaintiff feared Hebert would conceal, part with or dispose of the auto during the pendency of the suit. There is no demand by plaintiff for the ownership or possession of the auto. Plaintiff contends that averments of that character are not required for the maintenance of the writ, as he is entitled thereto on paragraph 8 of Article 275, C. P., which says that a sequestration may be…