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3 La. 23

Dugat v. Villejoin

Supreme Court of Louisiana

Decided September 15, 1831

Supreme Court of Louisiana · decided 1831-09-15

Alexandré Dugat and Joseph E. Dugat, were sued on their joint obligation, and judgment obtained, which, with interest and costs, amounted to six hundred and thirty-six dollars and seventy-eight cents. Execution issued, and was levied on some houses and lots, the joint property of both, but in the possession of Joseph E. Dugat, the principal debtor.

Decided 1831-09-15

Porter, J.

¶1delivered the opinion of the court.

¶2The plaintiff states that he became surety for one Joseph E. Dugat; that judgment was obtained against them on their obligation. That the execution was levied on plaintiff’s property; and that the property was sold at twelve months’ credit. That the defendant, who is sheriff of Lafayette, did not take bond with good security from the purchaser, by reason of which the plaintiff has sustained damages to a large amount. The general issue was pleaded; there was judgment in the District Court against the defendant for one hundred and seventy-eight dollars, with interest. He appealed.

¶3The case only presents a question of fact, and we think it has been decided correctly by the judge of the first instance.

¶4It is, therefore, ordered, adjudged and decreed, that the judgment be affirmed, with costs.

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