BENNETT v. TREADAWAY

No. 21264.

134 So.2d 668 (1961)

Lemuel S. BENNETT v. Philip C. TREADAWAY and Succession of Mrs. Lucille Robinson, Widow of John Henry, and John Henry.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Fourth Circuit.

Rehearing Denied December 4, 1961.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Charles G. Merritt, New Orleans, for plaintiff-appellant.

Gamble & Gamble, Edward P. Ecuyer, New Orleans, for defendants-appellees.

Before SAMUEL, HALL and JANVIER, JJ.


SAMUEL, Judge.

This is a suit for the recovery of an $800 deposit made by plaintiff in connection with his offer to purchase certain real estate. Plaintiff has prosecuted this appeal from a judgment dismissing his suit.

Plaintiff is a seaman who, during the time of the transactions here involved, was regularly at sea for ten days and at home for two. He was unable to read or write but could sign his name. He signed two offers, both prepared by an employee...

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