Wilbur v. Hickey

Metcalf, J.

By St. 1855, c. 238, § 1, a homestead of the value of $800 is exempted from levy on execution. ' This is not an exemption from sale by the guardian of the owner, for payment of his debts and for his support and maintenance, upon a license of the court of probate; and we cannot extend the exemption beyond the terms of the statute.

Judgment for the tenant.