Alabama § 40-10-1 - When Probate Court May Order Sale.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-10-1 — When Probate Court May Order Sale., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-10-1. When Probate Court May Order Sale.
The probate court of each county may order the sale of lands therein for the payment of taxes assessed on the lands, or against the owners of the lands, when the tax collector shall report to the court that he or she or the holder of a tax lien issued pursuant to Acts 1995, No. 95-408 was unable to collect the taxes assessed against the land, or any mineral, timber or water right or special right, or easement therein, or the owner thereof, without a sale of the land.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-10-1
What does Code of Alabama § 40-10-1 cover?
Section 40-10-1 ("When Probate Court May Order Sale.") 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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