Delahoussaye v. Ackal

CULPEPPER, Judge.

This is a suit for the rentals due under a written contract of lease of immovable property. The plaintiff, Henry M. Dela-houssaye, is the lessor. The defendants, Anthony Ackal and Bryan Bailey, are the lessees. Ackal’s defense, on the grounds of a discharge in bankruptcy, was sustained, and suit against him was dismissed. Judgment by default was rendered against Bailey for the sum of $9,100. Bailey has appealed.

The issue on appeal is whether the default judgment was confirmed by sufficient proof.

LSA-C.C.P. Article 1702 reads as follows:

“A judgment of default must be confirmed…