Landry v. City of Lake Charles
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Fifteenth Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu; Paul A. Sompayrae, Judge ad hoc. Action by J. T. Landry and others against the City of Lake Charles. Judgment for plaintiffs, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBreaux, C. J.
The change made by the city of Lake Charles in the grade of some of her streets has given rise to this suit.
Plaintiff’s property, fronting on Common street and extending back on Cleveland street, measures 124 feet in front and 220 feet on Cleveland street.
The property is estimated at about $5,000. It is situated on an elevation. The soil is sandy, and was fairly well drained.
' The streets and sidewalks were in good condition before the changes above mentioned. The owners had complied with the public requirements in regard to streets and banquettes.
Since the change in the level of the street…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Manning v. City of ShreveportSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1907
3Cited by6 opinions
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- Cross v. City of Baton RougeLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1927
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