EFNER v. KETTERINGHAM

No. 39459.

47 So.2d 331 (1950)

217 La. 719

EFNER v. KETTERINGHAM et ux.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

May 29, 1950.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Edwin W. Goetz, Jr., Shreveport, for defendants-relators.

Booth, Lockard & Jack, Shreveport, for plaintiff-respondent.


PONDER, Justice.

In this case writs were granted but limited solely to a consideration of the question as to whether or not attorney fees are allowable.

This is a possessory action instituted by the plaintiff in which he sought to have the court recognize his right to a servitude of drip and drain across defendants' driveway. With his possessory action, plaintiff coupled a demand for damages, including $500 as attorneys' fees.

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