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Sandra owns a property in Fayetteville protected by the Arkansas constitutional homestead exemption. The property is located within the city limits. A creditor obtains a judgment against Sandra and attempts to force a sale of the property. What is the maximum acreage of Sandra's homestead that is protected from the creditor's claim under the Arkansas Constitution?

Correct Answer

B) One-quarter acre

The Arkansas Constitution, Article 9, §§ 3–6, provides a homestead exemption that protects a primary residence from most creditor claims. For urban or city properties, the protected acreage is limited to one-quarter (1/4) acre. Because Sandra's property is within the city limits of Fayetteville, the 1/4-acre urban limit applies. The value of the homestead is not capped by the constitution, only the acreage.

Answer Options
A
One acre
B
One-quarter acre
C
Forty acres
D
Eighty acres

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