Medford v. Mathis

Abraham Medford died intestate on March 5, 1911, owning at the time a homestead of one hundred sixty acres, and also some other adjoining land. He was survived by his wife and ten children. The widow has continued to occupy the homestead. One of the questions raised is whether a widow occupying and using the exempt homestead of her deceased husband is liable personally and primarily for the payment of the ad valorem taxes assessed against the homestead property.

The statute conferring this right of occupanyj and use, section 1412, Code 1930, reads as follows: “Where a de cedent leaves a widow…