Tolbert v. Freeman
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Eleventh Judicial District Court, Parish of Natchitoches; Samuel J. Henry, Judge. Action by Jeff D. Tolbert against J. W. Freeman, Sheriff, and others. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtBreaux, C. J.
Plaintiff brought this suit for a judgment recognizing him as the owner of property exempt under the homestead law.
Tolbert, the plaintiff, depends on farming to support himself and his wife and children, who reside with him and depend upon him. His wife has no property, neither have his children, and Tolbert has only the property protected by the beneficent homestead statute.
Williams, Weaver & O’Quinn Co., Limited, obtained, several years ago, a judgment against Tolbert, the plaintiff, for $290. A writ of fi. fa. was issued under the judgment, and cotton and seed and about 500 barrels of corn…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- White v. GivensSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1877
- St. Mary Bank & Trust Co. v. DaigleSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1911
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