Legal Opinion
Smith v. Huie-Hodge Lumber Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Decided June 5, 1911No. 18,136Published
Appeal from Third Judicial District Court, Parish of Bienville; B. P. Edwards, Judge. Action by Mrs. Nannie Smith against the Huie-I-Iodge Lumber Company, Limited. From the judgment, defendant appeals.
1Opinion
On the Merits.
It is safe to say that had the price of timber fallen, or remained the same, instead of greatly risen, after the sale sought to be annulled for lesion in this case, this suit would never have been brought.
The questions are as to what quantity of merchantable timber there was upon the land, and as to what was the value of the timber at the time of the sale.
One of the witnesses for plaintiff testified in his examination in chief as follows:
“Q. Mr. Williams, I believe you have an interest in this case, or in the result of it?
“A. Yes, sir; I suppose so. I am not sure of it.
“Q.…
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2Cases cited4 opinions
- Hyde v. BarronSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1909
- Parker v. TalbotSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1885
- Snoddy v. BrashearSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1858
- Rogers v. Huie-Hodge Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1911