Legal Opinion

Russ v. Stephens

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided October 25, 1956No. 8564PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

AYRES, Judge.

This is an action in jactitation or slander of title.

Plaintiffs allege they are the true and lawful owners through inheritance from their deceased parents of a certain tract of land in Red River Parish, Louisiana, and further contend that in their, capacity as owners they are and have been for more than five years in actual physical possession thereof. Defendants are alleged to have slandered plaintiffs’ title to the aforesaid .property by claiming to own a portion thereof, by granting an oil, gas and mineral lease on a portion thereof, and by placing of record an affidavit to…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Siegel v. HelisSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1937
  2. Allison v. MarounSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1939
  3. South Louisiana Land Co. v. Riggs Cypress Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1907
  4. International Paper Co. v. Louisiana Central Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1943
  5. Miller v. Albert Hanson Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1913

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. J.P. Furlong Enterprises, Inc. v. Sun Exploration & Production Co.North Dakota Supreme Court · 1988
  2. Stephens v. DrakeLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1961
  3. Dickson v. SandefurSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1971
  4. Lawton v. AnthonyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1957
  5. Dickson v. SandefurLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1970

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