Act No. 190 Section 717

The Court may order personalty sold.

Section 717

SEC. 717. The Court may order personalty sold. — The court, on the application of the executor or administrator, may order the personal estate, or part of it, to be sold, if it appears necessary for the purpose of paying debts, legacies, or expenses of administration, or for the preservation of the property.

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CitationAct No. 190 Section 717 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

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