Royal v. Frederick Leyland & Co.
Citations
- 109 La. 6
- 33 So. 49
- 1902 La. LEXIS 100
Syllabus
<p>APPEAL — JURISDICTIONAL AMOUNT.</p> <p>1. Plaintiff sued defendant for $5,000 damages for personal injuries received through the alleged fault of defendant. There was judgment on this demand for $1,500. No appeal was taken, and in due time execution issued on the judgment. Whereupon defendant brought an action of nullity of the judgment, coupled with injunction to restrain its execution. Being cast in this suit, he prosecutes an appeal here. Held, this court is without jurisdiction. The thing involved is of a sum or value below its minimum jurisdictional limit.</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>
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Judges: Blanchard
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