Neely v. Ward

In 1874 a tract of land in Burke county was set aside as a homestead, upon the application of James M. Ward, for the benefit of himself and his family. In 1876 a judgment was obtained against Ward and an execution was duly issued thereon. Upon his death his widow applied to the court of ordinary for a year’s support, and the appraisers set apart the said tract of land as a year’s support. Upon the filing of the report of the appraisers a caveat was filed, the caveators claiming to be creditors of the estate of Ward, and alleging that the year’s support was excessive in amount. By consent the…