Lewis v. Martin
Louisiana Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the Court
DREW, Judge.
The plaintiff.in this suit is a nonresident, having his domicile in the state of Arkansas. His business is of such nature as to constantly require him to travel about the country. On July 6, 1923, he purchased a lot of ground in the city of Alexandria from R. C. Culpepper and A. M. Pyburn for a cash consideration of $475, and erected a house thereon. On January 6, 1928, he purchased the adjoining lot from the same parties for a cash consideration of $500. Due to his absence from the state, he had various agents look after his rent collections and matters pertaining to his property.
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Winn v. ElgeeSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1843
- Kilbourne v. FrellsenSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1870
- Scott v. DavisSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1874