Section 13-7-9. Allowance of setoff of distributive share in estate against judgment against legatee or owner of share  


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  •    A legatee or owner of a distributive share in an estate may set off such share against a judgment against him unless special reason exists requiring the collection of the judgment.
Civil Code 1895, § 3752; Civil Code 1910, § 4346; Code 1933, § 20-1307.