Lincoln Lumber Co. v. Elston

Hannon, Judge.

This opinion considers two appeals concerning Lincoln Lumber Company’s (Lincoln Lumber) attempt to execute a judgment it holds against Gary J. Elston on the home owned by Gary and his wife, Karen K. Elston. A chronological summary of the litigation between the parties is necessary to an understanding of the issues presented by these appeals.

BACKGROUND

The Elstons purchased Lot 2, Block 6, Hillcrest Heights, Lancaster County, Nebraska, on August 31, 1978, and took title as joint tenants. The Elstons have lived at this residence since 1978. On December 4, 1978, the Elstons…