Quaker Realty Co. v. City of New Orleans

This suit involves the right of possession of square No. 492 situated in this city, and bounded by Broad, White, Erato, and Clio streets.

Judgment on that issue went against the city, and, though the city is appellant, the suggestion is made in the brief of present counsel for the city that- this court is without jurisdiction to consider and determine the issue involved.

The claim of lack of jurisdiction- is based on the fact that there is no affirmative allegation in the petition showing an amount involved exceeding $2,000.

The only allegation in this respect is that the value of the possession…