Alabama § 35-6-57 - Sale Instead of Partition - When Sale Ordered.
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§ 35-6-57. Sale Instead of Partition - When Sale Ordered.
If, after a decree for partition and the appointment of commissioners it shall appear from the report of the commissioners, or on exceptions to their report, that a just and equal division of the land cannot be made, or that a sale will better promote the interest of all the cotenants, the court shall order a sale of the land, or such part thereof as may be deemed proper, and a division of the proceeds among those interested, as provided for, and make an equitable partition as provided in this article of the land not sold.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-6-57
What does Code of Alabama § 35-6-57 cover?
Section 35-6-57 ("Sale Instead of Partition - When Sale Ordered.") 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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