Kirkpatrick Hardware Co. v. Rogers

1. While a lien existing upon a bankrupt’s property more than four months prior to the filing of the petition in bankruptcy is not affected by the bankrupt’s discharge, a homestead exemption authorized under the State law will defeat -an enforcement of the lien. Evans v. Rounsaville, 115 Ga. 684 (42 S. E. 100) ; Barrett v. Durham, 80 Ga. 336 (5 S. E. 102).

2. A homestead exemption set aside by the bankrupt court is as effective as if set aside in the State court. Ross v. Worsham, 65 Ga. 624.

3. Property not exempt from the enforcement of an existing lien may become exempt upon grounds of…