SMITH v. STEPHENS

No. 81-C-2008.

412 So.2d 570 (1982)

Mrs. Jerry SMITH, Born Cheryl Edlyn Stephens v. Roy B. STEPHENS, Dow L. Stephens and Jeannette Stephens Proctor.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

April 5, 1982.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert W. Fenet, Woodley, Barnett, Cox, Williams & Fenet, Lake Charles, for relator.

Robert G. Nida, Gold, Little, Simon, Weems & Bruser, Alexandria, Edwin L. Cabra, Cabra, Leach & Tilley, Elvin C. Fontenot, Jr., Simms, Tillman & Fontenot, Thomas A. Self, Leesville, for respondents.


BLANCHE, Justice.

Plaintiff in this suit, Mrs. Jerry Smith, born Cheryl Edlyn Stephens, seeks recognition as a surviving child and irregular heir of James Edward Stephens, and claims an interest in the Stephens estate. Named as defendants in the action are the legitimate heirs of James Edward Stephens and several purchasers of property forming a part of the Stephens estate.

Roy O. Martin Lumber Company, the purchaser of a portion of the Stephens estate property...

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