Ala. Code § 43-2-622
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Section 43-2-622 Orders of Distribution - Oath; Return; Exceptions to Report
Official statutory text
(a) The persons therein named, or a majority of them, must proceed to make distribution according to such order, having first taken an oath to make such distribution fairly and impartially, if the same can be made, which oath may be administered by the executor or administrator, and must return their proceedings in writing, signed by them, to the court by the day specified in such order.
(b) If the property cannot be divided equitably without a sale of all or some portion thereof, the commissioners must so report.
(c) Any person may file exceptions to the report of the commissioners within 30 days after the day appointed for the return or, if returned at any time thereafter, within 30 days after the return.
(b) If the property cannot be divided equitably without a sale of all or some portion thereof, the commissioners must so report.
(c) Any person may file exceptions to the report of the commissioners within 30 days after the day appointed for the return or, if returned at any time thereafter, within 30 days after the return.
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