Petition #20882019

Abstract

Philip Norman represents that, by virtue of a “false, malicious and vexatious” lawsuit instituted by Christophe Nargel, he was held in prison to great personal and financial injury, and has suffered damages worth $5,000. In his suit, Nargel claimed that Norman had given his "German slaves" bad advice, discouraging them from transporting their master's “provisions” down the river to Pointe Coupee. Nargel’s suit had the effect of compelling Norman to either give an “enormous sum” in security or be imprisoned. Unable to pay, Norman was put in jail. Norman contends that the original suit was without merit and asks the court for $5,000 in damages.

Result: Denied.

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Repository: Natchitoches Parish Courthouse, Natchitoches, Louisiana

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