Davis v. Henson

Supreme Court of Georgia
Davis v. Henson, 29 Ga. 345 (Ga. 1859)
Lumpkin

Davis v. Henson

Opinion of the Court

— Lumpkin J.

By the Court.

delivering the opinion.

The single question in this case is, whether the Homestead Exemption statute in this State, protects property from judgments founded on torts? An inspection of the several Acts, shows clearly that they do not, but that they apply expressly and exclusively to judgments founded on contracts. Cobb, 385, 389, 390.

Whether this discrimination should be made, it is for the Legislature, and not for the Courts to decide.

Judgment reversed.

Reference

Full Case Name
William F. Davis, in error v. William C. Henson, Sheriff, in error
Status
Published