19-4-40. [Preference right of possessor to purchase.]
In all cases where such unsold, undisposed of and unconveyed lots, blocks, parts or parcels of land are in the possession of any person, persons, company, companies, corporation or corporations, such person, persons, company, companies, corporation or corporations shall have the right to purchase the lands at private sale for the appraised value thereof and the probate judge must make and execute to such person, persons, company, companies, corporation or corporations, a proper deed therefor upon the payment to him of the purchase price.