Clark v. Stone

GAUDIN, Judge.

Appellant Juanita Stone sought to nullify and set aside a final judgment in the 24th Judicial District Court because the judgment was based on promissory notes given for gambling debts. The trial judge maintained an exception of prescription and we affirm.

After suit on the notes was filed, personal service was made on appellant on May 15, 1980 and a default judgment taken on June 6, 1980. Appellant was served personally with a copy of the judgment on July 27, 1980. She did not move for a new trial or lodge an appeal; instead, she waited until May 3, 1983 and filed a petition to…