Tranchina v. Williams

Plaintiff alleges that he purchased from his brother, John Tranchina, sometimes known as John E. Tranchina, by act of sale before Henry P. Dart, Jr., Notary Public, September 6, 1923, certain real estate, situated in the city of New Orleans;

That prior to the passage of the act of sale and in compliance with Article 3364 R. C. C., the said Henry P. Dart, Jr., applied for a research certificate from the defendant, recorder of mortgages, in the name of John Tranchina;

That on September 6, 1923, the day of the sale, a preliminary certificate was obtained indicating that there was no encumbrances…