· 7/1/1873
Bell v. Schwarz
Citations
- 37 Tex. 572
Syllabus
<p>On the death of a connubial partner, the interest of the deceased in the community property passes to his or her heirs. The homestead property, however, remains subject to the homestead rights of the survivor; but when the survivor abandons the homestead, the heirs are entitled to partition.</p>
Judges: Walker
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