Allen-Wadley Lumber Co. v. Huddleston

Citations

• 123 La. 522
• 49 So. 160
• 1909 La. LEXIS 736

Syllabus

<p>1. Mortgages (§ 151*) — Priorities — Privileges on Immovables — Failure to Record.</p> <p>Privileges on immovables have no effect against third persons, unless recorded in the manner required by law, and confer no preference over prior mortgages, unless recorded within the delay prescribed by article 3274 of the Civil Code.</p> <p>.[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Mortgages, Dec. Dig. § 151.*]</p> <p>2. Mortgages (§ 151*) — Priorities — Privileges on Immovables — Failure to Record.</p> <p>The delay of 7 or 15 days (as the case may be) commences to run from the date of the contract, whether written or verbal, and in the latter case it suffices to record an affidavit setting forth the terms of the agreement.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Mortgages, Dec. Dig. § 151.*]</p> <p>3. Mechanics’ Liens (§ 128*) — Duty to Record-Delay.</p> <p>Article 3274, Civ. Code, applies to privileges and liens on buildings and grounds appurtenant thereto in favor of contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, and the furnishers of labor and supplies.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Mechanics’ Liens, Dec. Dig. § 128.*]</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>