Alabama § 40-10-16 - Portion Sufficient to Satisfy Decree to Be Sold.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-10-16 — Portion Sufficient to Satisfy Decree to Be Sold., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-10-16. Portion Sufficient to Satisfy Decree to Be Sold.
It shall be the duty of the tax collector, in making such sales, if practicable, to so offer such real estate for sale that only such portion thereof may be sold as is necessary to satisfy the decree under which it is sold and the expenses of the sale, but no sale shall be made for a sum less than the amount of such decree and expenses.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-10-16
What does Code of Alabama § 40-10-16 cover?
Section 40-10-16 ("Portion Sufficient to Satisfy Decree to Be Sold.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 40-10-16?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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