Heathman v. Holmes

Plaintiffs obtained a writ of injunction enjoining the sale under execution of certain premises claimed by them as a homestead. On motion of defendants, the injunction was dissolved; and from the order dissolving it, the plaintiffs appeal. The only question in the case is, whether or not the premises constitute the legal homestead of the appellants.

The evidence shows, substantially, these facts: In 1883, the appellant M. F. Heathman purchased the lot of land involved, situated in the residence part of the city of Los Angeles, “ for the purpose of erecting a dwelling-house thereon, and making…