492

Upon a sale of real property, when the estate is less than a leasehold of two years' unexpired term, the sale shall be absolute. In all other cases such property shall be subject to redemption as hereinafter provided in this chapter. At the time of sale the marshal shall give to the purchaser a certificate of the sale containing:\n(1) A particular description of the property sold;\n(2) The price bid for each distinct lot or parcel;\n(3) The whole price paid; and\n(4) When subject to redemption, it shall be so stated.\nThe matters contained in such certificate shall be substantially stated in the marshal's return of his proceedings upon the writ.