Fussell v. Burris Bros.

This is a suit for'recognition of a homestead exemption. Alcee D. Fussell, the plaintiff, owned and occupied as a homestead certain imoperty, which, on October 12, 1928, he deeded to his mother, Mrs. Ella K. Fussell. This deed was duly recorded in the parish records. At that time Fussell was indebted to Burris Bros., Limited, the defendant, on a note and an open account, in the sum of $488.01, with interest and attorney’s fees. On November 21, 1928, Burris Bros., Limited, sued on its claim, obtaining judgment thereon in February, 1929. Shortly thereafter, Burris Bros., Limited, in execution…