Schuyler v. Broughton

Citations

• 76 Cal. 524
• 18 P. 436
• 1888 Cal. LEXIS 925

Syllabus

<p>Homestead—Declaration — Statement of Value. — A statement in a declaration of homestead, as follows: “ We do place the value of said land at a sum not to exceed sixteen hundred dollars,” — is sufficient as a statement of its value to meet the requirements of section 1263 of the Civil Code.</p> <p>Id. — Statute to be Liberally Construed. —The homestead statute is a remedial measure, and should be liberally construed.</p> <p>Id. — Description of Property. — The description of land in a homestead declaration need not he more particular than in a conveyance. The description in this case held not void for uncertainty.</p>