RA 409 Section 72

Forfeiture of real estate.

Section 72

SEC. 72. Forfeiture of real estate.—In case there is no bidder at the public sale of such realty who offers a sum sufficient to pay the taxes, penalties, and costs, the city assessor and collector shall declare the real estate forfeited to the city, and shall make, within two days thereafter, a return of his proceedings and the forfeiture, which shall be spread upon the records of his office.

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CitationRA 409 Section 72 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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