Supreme Court of Louisiana June 22, 1908, No. 16,962 (Shepherd v. Davis Bros. Lumber)

PROVO STY, J.

The plaintiff sues to set aside, for lesion beyond moiety, the contract evidenced by the following documents, which contract is alleged to be a sale:

“Timber Contract.

“State of Louisiana, Parish of Lincoln.

“This contract and agreement made and entered into this the 15th day of November, 1899, by and between W. D. Shepherd, party of the first part, and J. M.. & V. M.