Louisiana Court of Appeal, 1885

Gaither v. Johnson

Gaither v. Johnson
Louisiana Court of Appeal · Decided July 1, 1885 · Clinton
1 Gunby 94

Gaither v. Johnson

Opinion of the Court

Clinton, J.

Where property is seized in the possession of thé debtor, the presumption of law is that it belongs to him, and if a third person intervenes, claiming to be the owner of the property, plaintiff may, under the general issue, introduce evidence to show that the sale to intervenors was a -simulation. 4 M. 622; 16 L. 380.

2.Though there be an actual sale intended by the parties, and actual or' constructive delivery made; yet, if the property remains in possession of the vendor, not under a precarious title, but by precarious possession, it is subject to be seized for his debts.

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