Davis v. Jones

Simmons, Chief Justice.

The evidence shows that G. W. Jones purchased the land in dispute in November, 1869, received a conveyance therefor, and went into possession ; that in October, 1872, his wife applied for and had set apart a homestead in the land for herself and her minor children, the husband refusing to apply, and, so far as appears, mak*789ing no resistance to the setting apart, of the homestead. In December, 1872, the husband died, and his wife was appointed administratrix on his estate. After her appointment as administratrix a judgment was recovered against her, and an execution…