Metoyer v. Larenandière

The plaintiff asserts title to a tract of land, situated on the left bank of that branch of Red River, now called Old River, and formerly Riviere de Madme Gaspard, containing six hundred and forty acres, which was confirmed to one John Lassave, and which now belongs to the plaintiff, by a regular chain of conveyances. He alleges, that one Maximilien Larenandiére, has taken possession of the same ; and that Larenandiére, knowing the rights of the petitioner, still retains possession, sets up title, and refuses to deliver it up to the petitioner.

The defendant answered by a general denial. There…