Alabama § 35-6-61 - Sale Instead of Partition - Evidence.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-6-61 — Sale Instead of Partition - Evidence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-6-61. Sale Instead of Partition - Evidence.
Evidence in support of such application must be taken as in actions before the circuit court, and before granting the decree of sale the probate court must be satisfied from the evidence that an equitable division or partition cannot be made; and when the application is by the guardian of an infant or person of unsound mind, the court must be satisfied from the evidence that it would be to the interest of such infant, or person of unsound mind, to sell the property for the purpose of division or partition.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-6-61
What does Code of Alabama § 35-6-61 cover?
Section 35-6-61 ("Sale Instead of Partition - Evidence.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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