(a) In any action under the provisions of either Section 40-10-76 or 40-10-77, the party claiming adversely to the tax title may, at any time, tender the amounts required in such sections to be ascertained by the court, with interest as therein prescribed; and no costs accruing after such tender shall be recovered of him, if, upon a refusal of the tender, he shall pay such amounts into court.
(b) If the party is entitled to recover an excess pursuant to Section 40-10-28, the court shall ascertain the amount of the tender after allowing a credit for any such amount and shall direct the county treasurer, or other holder of the excess, to pay the amount of the excess to the court. The county need not be named as a party to the proceedings.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 40 - Revenue and Taxation.
Article 3 - Rights and Remedies of Purchasers at Tax Sales.
Section 40-10-70 - Purchaser to Receive Assignment of Liens.
Section 40-10-71 - When Lands Are Sold Which Are Not Liable for Taxes.
Section 40-10-72 - When Land Sold Is Insufficiently Described.
Section 40-10-74 - Right of Purchaser or Assignee to Possession; Redemption When Lien Is Recorded.
Section 40-10-75 - (Effective January 1, 2020) Right Where Sale Proceedings Were Defective.
Section 40-10-78 - Tender of Party Claiming Adversely to Tax Title; Payment of Excess.
Section 40-10-79 - Recitation of Fact of Purchase Deemed Prima Facie Evidence.
Section 40-10-80 - Judgment When Party Claiming Adversely to Tax Title Has Made Payment or Tender.
Section 40-10-81 - Books and Records as Prima Facie Evidence.
Section 40-10-82 - Limitation of Actions.
Section 40-10-83 - (Effective January 1, 2020) Effect of Payment by Original Owner or Assignee.