Cadle Co. v. Harvey

OPINION

DAUPHINOT, Justice.

INTRODUCTION

In this case, we are asked to determine whether the trial court properly applied Texas homestead exemption laws. The Cadle Company filed suit in 1997 against Peter Marshall Harvey seeking a declaration that its judgment hen is valid against the title of property owned by Harvey and for foreclosure of the hen and attorney’s fees. Harvey counterclaimed for declaratory relief seeking cancellation of Cadle’s judgment hen on his property on the basis of homestead exemption or, alternatively, equitable subrogation. Harvey also sought recovery of attorney’s…