Carraway v. City of Alexandria

liYELVERTON, Judge.

Donald Carraway (Carraway) appeals the dismissal of his action on the basis of abandonment. We conclude that Carraway took actions that constituted “steps” toward prosecution of his case as required by La.Code Civ.P. art. 561. Accordingly, there was no abandonment. We reverse.

PROCEDURAL FACTS

December 5, 1986 — Carraway filed suit against the City of Alexandria, alleging that the City of Alexandria condemned and demolished his property in violation of Louisiana condemnation articles and his due process rights. IgHe also alleged that the demolition constituted a taking…