Jones v. Bridges

This is a mandamus proceeding to review certain rulings of the trial court in setting aside a sale of land and later confirming a sale to an upset bidder allegedly without proper notice to the original highest bidder.

A bill to sell for division two parcels of land was filed in the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County in August, 1972. The larger parcel (Parcel A) contained approximately 340 acres, and the second parcel (Parcel B) contained approximately 7 1/2 acres.

The only objections raised involve Parcel A. Parcel B was sold to bidders not involved in this proceeding.

On June 11, 1975, Judge…