Noah Haynes Swayne,
Lasere v. Rochereau — Opinion of the Court
“ Lasere, after his return from Mobile, instituted the original cases to vacate those proceedings. They terminated in the adverse judgment which is before us for review.It is contrary to the plainest principles of reason and justice that any one should be condemned as to person or property without an opportunity to be heard. [1] Scant time was allowed the plaintiff in error to prepare for his removal within the Confederate lines. During his absence he had no legal right to appoint an agent or to transact any other business in New Orleans. ”
