§ 14-90-1303 — Deed after expiration of redemption period

(a) (1) If any lands sold under this act shall not be redeemed within the time allowed in it, the court in which the suit is brought for the condemnation thereof shall direct a commissioner to execute a deed to the purchaser or his assignee, which may be in the following words: Click here to view form. (2) The deed shall be executed by the commissioner in the same manner as other deeds are required to be executed in cases of sale made under decrees of courts of chancery. (b) (1) The deed shall be prima facie evidence that all things were done that were necessary to make good the sale and conveyance for the transfer of an estate in fee simple. (2) (A) Unless the tax has in fact been paid, irregularities which could have been corrected by appeal shall not suffice to impair the validity of the commissioner's deed. (B) If the name of the owner of record is used, failure to use the name of the true owner shall not impair the validity of the proceeding of the commissioner's deed. (c) The deed mentioned in this section shall only be made on the filing of the certificate of purchase in the court unless proof of the loss of that certificate shall be made to the satisfaction of the court.

Legislative History

Acts 1881, No. 84, §§ 22, 23, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5692-5695; Pope's Dig., § 7334; Acts 1949, No. 195, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-450, 20-451.