Alabama § 40-10-24 - Officers Not to Be Interested in Purchase.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-10-24 — Officers Not to Be Interested in Purchase., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-10-24. Officers Not to Be Interested in Purchase.
If the assessor, collector, judge of probate or any county tax assessor shall directly or indirectly be concerned or interested in the purchase of any real estate sold for taxes, the sale shall be void, and he and his sureties on his official bond shall be liable to a penalty of not exceeding $500 to be fixed by the jury, which may be recovered in an action in the circuit court, or court of like jurisdiction, brought on the relation of any taxpayer of the county, in the name of the state, one half of the amount recovered to be paid to the relator and the other half to the state.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-10-24
What does Code of Alabama § 40-10-24 cover?
Section 40-10-24 ("Officers Not to Be Interested in Purchase.") 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 § 40-10-24?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 40-10-24 apply to my situation?
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