Wilson v. Devasher

Opinion of the Court by

Judge McCandless —

Reversing.

Judgment was rendered against appellee for $2,000.-00. Execution issued and was returned “no property found.” Later this equitable action was instituted against her under the provisions of section 439 of the Civil Code. It appears that many years ago she was assigned something near 400 acres of land as her dower interest in her husband’s estate and still owns it. She is 69 years of age and evidence was taken to prove the value of her life estate therein. This was variously estimated at from $4,000.00 to $5,000.00.

The court delivered a written…