MAYFIELD v. RICHARDS


115 U.S. 137 (1885)

MAYFIELD v. RICHARDS & Others.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 4, 1885.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. E.T. Merrick for plaintiff in error.

Mr. Gus. A. Breaux for defendants in error.


MR. JUSTICE WOODS, after stating the facts in the foregoing language, delivered the opinion of the court.

It is well settled in Louisiana that when a claim against a succession has been formally acknowledged by the executor or administrator, no suit should be brought upon it, and no suit or other proceeding is necessary to prevent prescription as long as the property of the succession remains in the hands of the executor...

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