Pace v. McEwen

JUNELL, Justice.

This is an appeal from a post-judgment order that appellant Pace turn over his residence in Harris County to the sheriff for sale under a writ of execution to enforce a judgment against him. Appellant’s principal argument on appeal is that the property is Pace’s homestead and, thus, exempt from execution. We affirm.

In 1973 suit was filed by appellee, the independent executor of the estate of Bessie Spence, deceased, to recover damages for the alleged fraud practiced by Pace upon the decedent during her lifetime. Acting as Spence’s stockbroker, Pace allegedly persuaded her to…