James W. Godberry vs Hy. Labranche & als, 14 May 1888				St. Charles Parish, LA

Submitted by: Linda G. Robin
	       lrobin8@bellsouth.net

Source: Minute Book No. 3
	26th Judicial District Court
	Oct. 17, 1887 - Feb. 15, 1890

Source Location: St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court
		Hahnville, LA

Page Number(s): 59, 69-72, 76

Date Submitted: 09 Sep 2001




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Emile Rost, Judge

Case # ?

May 14, 1888 - Monday:
Due to legal delays and no answer filed, a default was entered against
all the defendents except Richard Labranche.

May 18, 1888 - Friday:
The default was set aside concerning Hy. Labranche. The default was set
aside and the suit discontinued as to the defendents Theresa Labranche
and James Thibaut, her husband. Attorney for Plaintiff offered in evidence:
1. Citations and returns served on Hy. Labranche, Athenais Brown, Widow B. S.
Labranche, Berthe Labranche, Lucie Labranche, Widow Emma de Labarre and
Mrs. Louise Labarre & Pierre Labarre, her husband.
2. Act of Procuration between some of the said defendents to B. S. Labranche,
marked 'A'
3. Power of Attorney by Emma de LaBarre before Doriocourt, a Notary in New
Orleans to B. S. Labranche, marked 'B'
4. Note sued upon and the several endorsements by the defendents.
5. Copy of Mortgage securing said note and Certificate of Recordation and
of Reinscription.

Judgement:
In favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendents, Henriette Labranche,
Athenais Brown, widow of the late Similien Labranche, Berthe Labranche, Lucie
Labranche, widow Emma de LaBarre, Mistress Louise LaBarre & Pierre Labarre, her
husband to pay to Plaintiff $2000. with 8% interest from Feb. 4, 1874 until
paid and costs with recognition of mortgage on...a certain tract of land
situated in St. Charles Parish and St. John Parish...situated in the rear
of the plant, formerly belonging to the late Pierre Trepagnier. Also a back
or double concession situated in the rear of the plant of S. Labranche known
as the Gypsy Place.

The case as to the Defendent, Hy. Labranche was fixed for trial for Thursday, 24th.

May 19, 1888 - Saturday:
Case reassigned for Monday, 28th. (I have no more information about this case).