homestead right
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From 81 U.S. 463 - Black v. Curran · 1871Most cited · 7 citing opinions
It cannot in an absolute sense be said to be an estate in the land; the law creates none and leaves the fee as it was before, but in substance declares that the right of occupancy shall not be disturbed while the homestead character exists.