Lingle State Bank of Lingle v. Podolak

with whom BROWN, Chief Justice, joins.

It is unfortunate that the majority have chosen to redefine a statute which appears to have béen clear for 84 years. This area of the law needs to remain clear. This case *398illustrates that exemptions which are not clear and need to be litigated are of little practical use. The money which was necessary for the support of appellees’ family has been held up and not used by either party for almost one year. While it may appear that the majority have interpreted this statute so that it will benefit the farmer and rancher, the long-term result may well be that…