The homestead in lands of a decedent, inuring to the benefit of a surviving spouse or minor children, shall be assigned and set apart in the manner provided in this part.Acts 1873, ch. 98, § 1; Shan., § 3808; Code 1932, § 7729; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 7729; Acts 1976, ch. 529, § 12; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 30-901.
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