Supreme Court of Georgia, 1886

Holland v. Withers

Holland v. Withers
Supreme Court of Georgia · Decided July 1, 1886 · Jackson
1 Ga. L. Rep. 312

Holland v. Withers

Opinion of the Court

Jackson, C. J.

Although the head of a family has previously had an exemption by the bankrupt court up to the full value permitted by the constitution of 1868, he can nevertheless have a homestead and exemption of personalty set apart for his family, by virtue of the constitution of 1877. 59 Ga.,330; 67 Id., 68 ; 70 Id., 484; 72 Id., 713.

(a) Exemptions in bankruptcy and under State laws contrasted.

Judgment affirmed.

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