The application may be in the alternative for partition, if practicable or advisable, and, if otherwise, for a sale.Code 1858, § 3296 (deriv. Acts 1853-1854, ch. 48, § 1); Shan., § 5045; Code 1932, § 9200; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-2130.
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