Scott v. Mills

The appellant was a married woman, living -with her husband, but doing business in her own name. The appellee, a creditor, brought suit against her to recover his debt, and attached a horse used and kept by her for the purpose of carrying on her business. She claimed the animal as exempt from seizure under the writ, and a trial of her claim resulted in judgment against her, from which she appeals to this court.

Our statute makes provision for exemptions in favor of two classes of persons; namely, those who are heads of families, and those who are not. General Statutes, sec. 1865. The appellant…