Leche Ex Rel. Moore v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

JANVIER, Judge.

This matter comes before us on motion to dismiss the appeal for want of jurisdiction in this court ratione materiae. The motion is based on the contention that the suit arises ex contractu and that the amount involved exceeds $2,000 and that, therefore, this court has no jurisdiction to entertain this appeal.

In order that an understanding be had of what is .involved, it is necessary that we state the facts as they appear in the record. Lezin H. Himel is, and, at the time of the occurrences on which this suit is based, was, sheriff of the Parish of Assumption in this state; The…