The Secretary of State must issue patents, upon satisfactory evidence furnished him of full payment of purchase money to any person, agent or other officer legally authorized to receive such payment; and, upon proof of a mistake in the issue of any patent, he must correct the same or issue a new patent on the return of the original to his office.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 20 - Lease and Sale of School Lands.
Section 16-20-1 - "School Lands" Defined.
Section 16-20-2 - Timber on Reserved Lots Not to Be Injured.
Section 16-20-3 - When Secretary of State Issues Patent.
Section 16-20-4 - Notes Placed With Attorney General for Collection.
Section 16-20-5 - State Pledged to Pay Interest on School Land Funds.
Section 16-20-6 - When Title Acquired by Adverse Possession.
Section 16-20-7 - Township Lines Abolished.
Section 16-20-8 - Sale of Land Deeded to State for School Purposes - When Authorized; Deeds.
Section 16-20-9 - Sale of Land Deeded to State for School Purposes - Disposition of Proceeds.