Burkhardt v. James Walker & Son

This is a suit in chancery to set aside an execution levy on, and sale thereunder of, a house and lot in Mt. Clemens. The execution issued upon a judgment in favor of defendant, and against complainant’s husband. At the time of the levy the property in question was occupied as a homestead by complainant and her husband. The title stood in his name, and it was worth less than $1,500. Subsequently, and before the sale under the levy, complainant’s husband absconded, leaving complainant in a destitute condition. To procure means for her and her child’s support, complainant (with the intention of…