Boutté v. Executors of Boutté

On the Merits.

Manning, C. J.

Charles and Francois Boutté were brothers, and owned an improved lot in this city together, but in unequal parts. Charles owned one third only — Frangois, the residue. Charles died leaving thirteen heirs. Afterwards Frangois died, leaving a widow and twelve children, and his executors duly opened his succession. Some of the heirs of each brother were and are minors. This improved lot is their only property, but it is valuable, being appraised at forty thousand dollars.

Nine of Charles’ heirs are plaintiffs in this suit, and the executors of Frangois, and the four…