Gulf South Minerals, Inc. v. Tatco, Inc.

FRED W. JONES, Jr., Judge.

Gulf South Minerals, Inc. (“Gulf South”) filed suit against Tatco, Inc., (“Tatco”) asking for judgment ordering delivery by defendant of a mineral lease assignment and for damages for delay in that delivery. Defendant filed an exception of no cause of action, asserting that plaintiffs suit was an attempt to enforce an oral agreement relating to an immovable, which is prohibited by express codal provisions.

Although plaintiff subsequently filed an amended and supplemental petition, the exception was sustained and plaintiff’s suit dismissed. Although his reasons are not…