Lavendan v. Forstall

On the 9th June, 1887, certain vacant lots of ground situated in the Parish of Orleans were adjudicated to the State under Act No. 98 of 1886 for non-payment of taxes due the State for 1880. The deed of sale, under authentic form, was duly recorded on the 19th September, 1888.

On the 20th September, 1893, the State, by deed from the Auditor, conveyed the property to the plaintiff pursuant to Sec. 3 of Act. No. 80 of 1888. This deed of sale was duly recorded on the 13th November, 1905.

On the 8th December, 1905, plaintiff filed suit to confirm his title as quieted by the prescription of three…