Franciscus v. Surget
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal by the plaintiff from an order of the District Court of Concordia, Willson, J. cited 2 Cranch, 9. 3 Dallas, 382. 3 Day, 294. 4 Dallas, 12, 22. relied on the case of Stoker v. Leavenworth et al., 7 La. 390 ; citing also, 6 Peters’ Reports, 762, and 1 Peters’ Digest, p. 494, Nos. 8, 12.
1Opinion of the CourtBullard, J.
This is an appeal from an order of the District Court, removing the cause to the Circuit Court of the United States, in pursuance of the provisions of the act of Congress. The defendant presented his petition to that effect, together with his affidavit that the plaintiff is a citizen of Louisiana, and the defendant a citizen of the State of Mississippi, and that the matter in dispute exceeded five hundred dollars. This showing appeared satisfactory to the court.
The plaintiff, it appears from a bill of exceptions, offered to file an opposition, together with his affidavit, which was refused.…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Stoker v. LeavenworthSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1834
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