Avery v. Stephens

This was a bill filed to set aside an execution sale of certain lands claimed as a homestead. The complainant purchased and obtained a deed of the premises in ■question April 3d, 1879. At this time and until December 16, 1879, complainant, with his family, was residing upon another parcel of land in an adjoining county. He had, however, after his purchase, and before removing upon the land, placed a third person in possession of the land to take charge of and till it for him.

On July 21, 1879, a writ of attachment was issued out of the circuit court of Lapeer county, in a cause wherein…