Oberlander v. Sears
Oberlander v. Sears
Opinion of the Court
Section 11738 GC was formerly Section 5441 of the Revised Statutes, and any personal property, including money and credits, up until 1925, could be held exempt under this statute in lieu of a homestead not exceeding five hundred dollars in value. There was a provision, however, that such selection and exemption shall not be madff. by the debtor or allowed to him from any money, salary- or wages due from any person, partnership or corporation as against any claim, debt or demand for necessaries, excepting to the extent of ninety per cent of such money.
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