City of Houma v. Berger

The city of Houma, in the enforcement of a paving lien against Chas. W. Berger, obtained a judgment in the district court, on June 18, 1928, which operated only as a judgment in rem against his property. In satisfaction of such judgment, the property was seized and offered for sale, at public auction, during the month of October, 1928. Harold Daspit, being the last and highest bidder for the sum of $650, became the adjudicatee at that sale, but did not accept title, nor did he comply with His bid. Upon the refusal of the sheriff and the clerk of court to cancel a, minor’s mortgage resting on…