Williams v. Bowden

STONE, J.

The judgment, which is the foundation of the proceedings in these cases, was rendered on a penalty, and not on a “ debt contracted.” Our constitutional provision, and statutory exemption, do not embrace sucb a claim as this.' — Meredith, v. Holmes, 68 Ala. 190; Thompson on Homestead, §§380 to 383; Code of 1876, § 2820.

Affirmed.

Case Details

Case Name: Williams v. Bowden

Court Name: Supreme Court of Alabama

Date Published: Dec 15, 1881

Citation: 69 Ala. 433

Court Abbreviation: Ala.