McHugh v. Smiley

The principal question involved in this case is, whether or not John A. Smiley had sold and abandoned his homestead and thereby rendered operative certain judgment *621liens existing against the same. There are also several minor questions which will be considered in their order. The court below found that Smiley had abandoned his. homestead, and rendered judgment accordingly. McHugh and the Smileys appeal.

It appears from the record that John A. Smiley in the-year 1872, and from thence continuously until the 22d of' October, 1877, was the owner of the west half of the southeast quarter of section…