§1‑339.49. Penalty for selling contrary to law.
A sheriff or other officer whomakes any sale contrary to the true intent and meaning of this Article shallforfeit two hundred dollars to any person suing for it, one half for his ownuse and the other half to the use of the county where the offense is committed.(1820, c. 1066, s. 2, P.R.; 1822, c. 1153, s. 3, P.R.; R.C., c. 45, s.18; Code, s. 461; Rev., s. 649; C.S., s. 696; 1949, c. 719, s. 2.)