Adrian v. . Shaw

’Smith, C. J.

When this cause was before us at January-term, 1880, (82 N. C., 474,) it received the careful consideration of the court, and its members were unanimous in the conclusion announced in the opinion. We have, after another exhaustive argument upon the re-hearing, reconsidered the point then decided, with a desire to correct any error into which we may have then fallen when pointed out, and our convictions remain unchanged. The cases called 'to our attention are from states in which the homestead is deemed to be land occupied as a place of residence or dwelling, and losing its…