Thomas v. Tyler

Except in respect to the matter to be discussed, we adopt the opinion of the Court of Civil Appeals (297 S. W. 609) as expressive of our views of the questions involved.

Scott C. Thomas and Bessie L. Thomas were husband and wife — the marital relation begun prior to July, 1922, was not dissolved otherwise than by death of Mrs. Thomas in 1925.

The property (lot and building) involved belonged to Mrs. Thomas in her separate right.

In July, 1922, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas moved into the building and on and in the property established a homestead. They continued, thus, to reside until September 18, 1925;…