Alabama § 40-10-23 - Costs - Paid by Purchasers.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-10-23 — Costs - Paid by Purchasers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-10-23. Costs - Paid by Purchasers.
The cost of advertising the part of such notices pertaining to lands purchased by others than the state shall be covered by the bids of the purchaser and collected by the collector as part of the purchase money, but for the use of the owner or proprietor of the newspaper in which such notices were published, and shall be by the collector paid over to him on demand; and for such portions of such costs, as well as for the cost of advertising lands inserted in the notice by the mistake of the collector, such collector and the sureties on his official bond shall be liable to the owner or proprietor of such newspaper.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-10-23
What does Code of Alabama § 40-10-23 cover?
Section 40-10-23 ("Costs - Paid by Purchasers.") 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 § 40-10-23?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 40-10-23" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 40-10-23 apply to my situation?
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