The provisions of this chapter shall not apply in the case of:
(A) Sales conducted by order or process or a court of competent jurisdiction;
(B) Sales conducted by public officers such as marshals and sheriffs in accordance with their powers and duties;
(C) Sales made under an assignment for the benefit of creditors generally; provided that facts of such termination and liquidation be clearly set forth in the public announcement of such sale.
('61 Code, § 12.57) (Ord. 685, passed - - )