Alabama Code 40-1-24. Duty of sheriff in selling property under execution, etc
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 40-1-24
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
When any sheriff or other officer shall sell any property under execution or other process, or under any decree, judgment, or order of any court, it shall be his duty to ascertain what taxes are a lien upon such property and, upon a sale thereof, to first apply the proceeds of such sale to the payment of such taxes.