Pierce v. Moore

Hill, Justice.

In October, 1977, the probate court of Berrien County awarded Mrs. W. A. Pierce as year’s support two lots owned by her deceased husband. In May, 1978, the Berrien Superior Court rendered a default judgment against Mrs. Pierce based on a complaint by Morrison’s Home Center, Inc., alleging that she had purchased materials to remodel a restaurant, and had failed to pay for the materials. Execution was issued upon the judgment.

In January, 1979, a levy to satisfy the judgment was made upon the property which had been awarded as year’s support. Prior to sale, the widow filed an…