Highland Park Independent School Dist. v. Thomas

My dissent follows the language of Art; .3778, that no valid sale can be made of the lands in the possession of these independent executrices on a judgment obtained during decedent’s lifetime, except pursuant to the laws regulating administration of estates.

This tax judgment was for $30,032.63 rendered February 3, 1939, following suit against Mrs. Emma E. Thomas and husband M. H. Thomas. The taxing authorities (plaintiff and interveners) established the amount defendants were indebted to each body for taxes, and fixed the same as a first and superior constitutional and statutory lien against…