§ 6-1-1 Practice and Procedure in Certain Courts Not Affected by Repeal, Etc., of Prior Statutes; Rules of Supreme Court Not Affected by Adoption of Code
§ 6-1-2 Effect of Rules of Supreme Court of Alabama
§ 6-1-3 Rules for Expedited Civil Actions Under Certain Circumstances
Chapter 2 Limitation of Actions
Article 1 General Provisions
§ 6-2-1 Applicability of Chapter - Generally
§ 6-2-2 Applicability of Chapter - Exceptions
§ 6-2-3 Accrual of Claim - Fraud
§ 6-2-4 Accrual of Claim - Right of Entry
§ 6-2-5 Right of Entry Not Tolled
§ 6-2-6 Commencement of Limitation - Principal Against Deputy or Agent
§ 6-2-7 Commencement of Limitation - Where Demand Necessary for Action
§ 6-2-8 Suspension of Limitation - Disabilities
§ 6-2-9 Suspension of Limitation - Claims Against Estates
§ 6-2-10 Computation of Time - Absence of Person from State
§ 6-2-11 Computation of Time - Nonmerchant Mutual Accounts
§ 6-2-12 Computation of Time - Stays by Injunction or Statutory Prohibition
§ 6-2-13 Computation of Time - Contracts During War
§ 6-2-14 Computation of Time - Granting of Letters Testamentary or Administration
§ 6-2-15 Agreement or Stipulation to Limit Time Prescribed Void; Exception
§ 6-2-16 Sufficiency of Partial Payment or Written Promise to Remove Bar
§ 6-2-17 Effect of Foreign Statutes Upon Actions on Contracts
Article 2 Time Provisions
§ 6-2-30 Commencement of Actions - Generally; Actions for Injuries Resulting from Exposure to Asbestos
§ 6-2-31 Commencement of Actions - No Limitation
§ 6-2-32 Commencement of Actions - Twenty Years
§ 6-2-33 Commencement of Actions - Ten Years
§ 6-2-34 Commencement of Actions - Six Years
§ 6-2-35 Commencement of Actions - Five Years
§ 6-2-36 Commencement of Actions - Four Years
§ 6-2-37 Commencement of Actions - Three Years
§ 6-2-38 Commencement of Actions - Two Years
§ 6-2-40 Commencement of Actions - Six Months
§ 6-2-41 Limitations on Claims to Charge Real Estate with Debts and Obligations of Decedent
Chapter 3 Venue
Article 1 General Provisions
§ 6-3-1 Agreements Contrary to Article Void
§ 6-3-2 Venue of Actions - Against Individuals
§ 6-3-3 Venue of Actions - Work or Labor Done or Breaches of Easement or Right-of-Way Contracts
§ 6-3-4 Venue of Actions - Against Unincorporated Groups Issuing Insurance Policies
§ 6-3-5 Venue of Actions - Insurance Policies
§ 6-3-6 Venue of Actions - Against Unincorporated Organization or Association
§ 6-3-7 Venue of Actions - Against Foreign and Domestic Corporations
§ 6-3-8 Venue of Actions - Breach of Official Bond
§ 6-3-9 Venue of Actions - Where Prison System Involved
§ 6-3-10 Local Laws in Counties Having Two Courthouses Unaffected
§ 6-3-11 Venue of Actions - Against Counties or Municipalities
Article 2 Change and Transfer
§ 6-3-20 One Change for Cause Permitted on Motion of a Party
§ 6-3-21 Transfer of Venue
§ 6-3-21.1 Change or Transfer of Venue for Convenience of Parties and Witnesses or in Interest of Justice
§ 6-3-22 Certification and Delivery of Docket Sheet and Other Papers Upon Change or Transfer; Notice of Change or Transfer; Time for Answer
Chapter 4 Process
Article 1 General Provisions
§ 6-4-1 Time for Execution and Return
§ 6-4-2 Execution - Adjoining County or Any Part of State
§ 6-4-3 Execution - Coroner or Special Coroner
§ 6-4-4 Commencement of Action on Sunday
Article 2 Service
§ 6-4-20 Method Generally
§ 6-4-21 Where No Other Provision for Service of Nonresident Minors or Insane Persons
§ 6-4-22 Deposit of Money for Postage and Registration
Chapter 5 Actions
Article 1 Actions by the State
§ 6-5-1 Right to Commence Actions - Generally
§ 6-5-2 Right to Commence Actions - in Foreign Jurisdictions
§ 6-5-3 Right to Commence Actions - by Successor of Public Officer
§ 6-5-4 Recovery of Public Moneys, Funds or Property
Article 2 Actions Against Counties
§ 6-5-20 Presentment of Claim to County Commission
Article 3 Actions on Official Bonds
§ 6-5-30 Right of Aggrieved Person to Commence Action
§ 6-5-31 Assignment of Breaches on Penal Bonds or Other Writings
Article 4 Actions for Statutory Penalties
§ 6-5-50 Who May Commence
Article 5 Trusts, Combines, or Monopolies
§ 6-5-60 By Whom and Against Whom Action May Be Commenced; Venue
Article 6 Illegal Liquor and Drug Sales; Penalties
§ 6-5-70 Furnishing Liquor to Minors
§ 6-5-71 Right of Action for Injuries Resulting from the Illegal Furnishing of Alcoholic Beverages
§ 6-5-72 Liability of Person for Injury to Third Party in Consequence of Selling or Furnishing Controlled Substance to Minor
§ 6-5-71.1 Legislative Intent
Article 7 Actions Against Estate for Trespass, Waste, Etc
§ 6-5-90 Right of Action Against Executor or Administrator
Article 8 Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Deceit
§ 6-5-100 Fraud - Right of Action Generally
§ 6-5-101 Fraud - Misrepresentations of Material Facts
§ 6-5-102 Suppression of Material Facts
§ 6-5-103 Deceit - Right of Action Generally
§ 6-5-104 Deceit - Fraudulent Deceit
Article 9 Nuisances
Division 1 General Provisions
§ 6-5-120 Defined
§ 6-5-121 Distinction Between Public and Private Nuisances; Right of Action Generally
§ 6-5-122 Public Nuisances - Abatement or Enjoining by Municipalities
§ 6-5-123 Public Nuisances - Special Damage to Individual
§ 6-5-124 Right of Action for Private Nuisance
§ 6-5-125 Injunction Before Completion
§ 6-5-126 Rights and Responsibilities of Alienees for Continuance
§ 6-5-127 Nuisance Exceptions; Right of Action for Pollution of Waters, Etc.; Relation to Municipal Ordinances
Division 2 Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution
§ 6-5-140 Definitions
§ 6-5-141 Who Deemed Guilty of Maintaining Nuisance
§ 6-5-142 By Whom Action to Abate and Perpetually Enjoin Nuisance Commenced
§ 6-5-143 Venue; Filing of Complaint; Application for Preliminary Injunction
§ 6-5-144 Bond for Preliminary Injunction or Temporary Restraining Order Prior to Hearing
§ 6-5-145 Issuance and Return of Temporary Restraining Order; Return of Inventory; Contempt for Violation of Restraining Order
§ 6-5-146 Service of Complaint on and Answer by Defendants; Granting of Preliminary Injunction
§ 6-5-147 Closing Place Pending Final Decision - Order
§ 6-5-148 Closing Place Pending Final Decision - Release of Property on Bond
§ 6-5-149 Precedence of Action Over Other Cases; Evidence; Dismissal of Action; Continuance; Costs; Judgment
§ 6-5-150 Grant and Effect of Permanent Injunction
§ 6-5-151 Order of Abatement; Sale of Property
§ 6-5-152 Fees of Officers Selling Property, Etc
§ 6-5-153 Effect of Establishment of Nuisance in Criminal Proceedings
§ 6-5-155.2 Who May File Action to Abate, Enjoin, and Prevent Drug-Related Nuisance; Commencement of Action
§ 6-5-155.3 Contents of Complaint; Supporting Affidavits
§ 6-5-155.4 Service of Summons and Complaint
§ 6-5-155.5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; Consolidation of Trial with Hearing on Motion; Other Equitable Relief
§ 6-5-155.6 Issuance of Ex Parte Restraining Order; Service; Inventory of Property Relating to Nuisance; Violation of Order; Contempt of Court
§ 6-5-155.7 Civil Penalty
§ 6-5-155.8 Protection of Witnesses
§ 6-5-155.9 Previous Conviction Not Required
§ 6-5-156 Security Bond
§ 6-5-156.1 Evidence of General Reputation of Property
§ 6-5-156.2 Dismissal of Complaint Filed by Private Citizen; Prosecution by District Attorney or Prosecuting Attorney; Substitution of Complainant
§ 6-5-156.3 Standard of Proof; Damages and Other Relief; Jurisdiction and Powers of Court; Appointment of Receiver; Eviction of Tenant
§ 6-5-156.4 Violation of Court Order; Additional Orders Necessary to Abatement; Suspension or Cancellation of Order
§ 6-5-156.5 Frivolous or Bad Faith Action
Division 4 Obscene Nuisances
§ 6-5-160 Legislative Findings
§ 6-5-160.1 Cause of Action for Public Nuisance
§ 6-5-160.2 Security Bond for Preliminary Injunction, Etc
§ 6-5-160.3 Standards of Proof; Remedies; Enforcement
§ 6-5-160.4 Violation, Suspension, Cancellation of Abatement Order
Article 10 False Imprisonment
§ 6-5-170 Definition
Article 11 Defamation, Libel and Slander
§ 6-5-180 Import of Accusations of False Swearing or Commission of Crime
§ 6-5-181 Words Falsely Imputing Woman’s Chastity Actionable
§ 6-5-182 Libel or Slander - Burden of Proof
§ 6-5-183 Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - Evidence of Truth or Circumstances
§ 6-5-184 Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - Retraction
§ 6-5-185 Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - When Only Actual Damages Recoverable
§ 6-5-186 Prerequisites to Recovery of Vindictive or Punitive Damages in Action for Libel
§ 6-5-187 Truth of Charges Against Public Persons May Be Proved
§ 6-5-188 Effect of Retraction and Tender of Money
§ 6-5-189 Effect of Tender of Money
Article 12 Adverse Possession
§ 6-5-200 When Title to Land Conferred or Defeated; When Claim May Be Defended or Prosecuted; Construction of Section
Article 13 Real Property Actions Generally
§ 6-5-210 Rights Above and Below Surface
§ 6-5-211 Slander of Title
§ 6-5-212 Bare Right of Possession
§ 6-5-213 Bare Possession
§ 6-5-214 Action for Trespass by Person Having Bare Title
§ 6-5-215 When Possession Disputed
§ 6-5-216 Unlawful Interference with Right-of-Way
§ 6-5-217 Damages for Continuous Trespass
§ 6-5-218 Rule of Prescription Regarding Damages Arising Out of Improvements to Real Property
Article 13A Actions Against Architects, Contractors, Engineers
§ 6-5-220 Definitions
§ 6-5-221 Limitation on Time for Commencement of Action
§ 6-5-222 Statute of Limitations - Computation of Period
§ 6-5-223 Applicability
§ 6-5-224 Causes of Action Barred Under Existing Law
§ 6-5-225 Time for Commencement of Action Against Architects, Engineers, and Builders
§ 6-5-226 Causes of Action Not Abrogated
§ 6-5-227 Causes of Action for Breach of Written Express Warranty, Contract, or Indemnity Against Architects, Engineers, and Builders
§ 6-5-228 Actions Relating to Sale or Disposition of Real Estate; Actions Against Persons Other Than Architects, Engineers, or Builders
Article 14A Redemption of Real Estate
§ 6-5-247 Definitions
§ 6-5-248 Who May Redeem; Priorities
§ 6-5-248.1 Application of Act 2015-79
§ 6-5-249 Rights Under This Article Extended to Executors and Administrators
§ 6-5-250 Characterization of Rights of Redemption Under This Article
§ 6-5-251 Delivery of Possession to Purchaser on Demand
§ 6-5-252 Demand for Statement of Debt and Lawful Charges by Person Entitled to Redeem
§ 6-5-253 Payment or Tender of Purchase Money and Other Lawful Charges, with Interest
§ 6-5-254 Payment of Value of Permanent Improvements; How Value of Improvements Ascertained
§ 6-5-255 Failure or Refusal of Purchaser to Reconvey Title
§ 6-5-256 Settlement and Adjustment of Rights and Equities by Circuit Court When Complaint Filed
§ 6-5-257 Applicability
Article 15 Personal Property Actions
§ 6-5-260 Deprivation of Owner of Possession
§ 6-5-261 Interference with Mere Possession
§ 6-5-262 Trespass - Generally
§ 6-5-263 Trespass - Bailments
§ 6-5-264 Rights of Remainderman or Reversioner
Article 15A Recovery for Theft of Merchandise
§ 6-5-270 Legislative Findings
§ 6-5-271 Liability for Theft or Attempted Theft; Liability of Parents of Unemancipated Minor; Liability for Defrauding an Eating Establishment; Liability of Foster Home
§ 6-5-272 Conviction or Plea of Guilty Not Prerequisite to Suit; Letter of Demand for Remittance
§ 6-5-273 Jurisdiction of Courts
§ 6-5-274 Attorney’s Fees
§ 6-5-275 Construction of Article
Article 16 Contracts, Promises and Notes
§ 6-5-280 Breach of Contract - Limitation on Actions
§ 6-5-281 Breach of Contract - Successive Actions
§ 6-5-282 Breach of Contract - Ratable Compensation for Services
§ 6-5-283 Joint Obligations and Promises
§ 6-5-284 Instrument Lost or Destroyed by Theft, Etc.; Evidence of Loss, Destruction and Contents; Execution Bond
§ 6-5-285 Holder of Worthless Check, Draft, or Order
§ 6-5-286 Defenses to Actions on Promissory Notes, Bonds, or Other Contracts
§ 6-5-287 Impeachment of or Inquiry into Consideration of Sealed Instruments
Article 17 Principal and Agent; Master and Servant
§ 6-5-300 Proof Act Was Committed by Agent, Etc., Sufficient to Sustain Allegation Act Was Committed by Party to Civil Action
Article 18 Exemptions from Liability
§ 6-5-330 Breach of Contract to Marry
§ 6-5-331 Alienation of Affections, Criminal Conversation, and Seduction
§ 6-5-332 Persons Rendering Emergency Care Etc., at Scene of Accident, Etc
§ 6-5-332.1 Immunity of Persons Assisting or Advising as to Mitigation of Effects of Discharge of Hazardous Materials; Nonimmunity of Certain Persons
§ 6-5-332.2 Immunity of Persons Responding to Oil Spills
§ 6-5-332.3 Use of Automated External Defibrillator
§ 6-5-332.4 Persons Who Rescue Child or Incapacitated Person from Unattended Motor Vehicle
§ 6-5-332.5 Persons Who Rescue Child or Incapacitated Person from Unattended Motor Vehicle; Public Safety Officials
§ 6-5-332.6 Persons Who Provide Transportation to Health Care Facility or Health Care Provider Under Certain Circumstances
§ 6-5-333 Dentists, Chiropractors, and Physicians Serving on Utilization and Quality Control Committees, Peer Review Committees, or Professional Standards Review Committees; Consultants Thereto and Employees Thereof; Dental, Chiropractic and Medical Societies and Associations; Appeal to Alabama Dental Association; Confidentiality
§ 6-5-334 Employees of Medical Services Administration, Etc., Investigating and Bringing Charges Against Doctors, Etc., Relating to Fraud or Abuse of Medicaid Program, Etc
§ 6-5-335 Volunteer Firemen or Rescue Squad Members Entering Burning Buildings, Etc., and Attempting to Preserve and Protect Said Buildings, Property Therein, Etc
§ 6-5-336 Volunteers
§ 6-5-337 Immunity of Those Involved in Equine Activities
§ 6-5-337.1 Liability of Owners for Certain Actions of Bovines; Warning Notice
§ 6-5-338 Immunity of Peace Officers and Tactical Medics from Tort Liability for Conduct in the Line of Duty; Certain Employers of Off-Duty Officers to Maintain Liability Coverage
§ 6-5-338.1 Immunity of Law Enforcement Officers -- Definitions
§ 6-5-338.2 Immunity of Law Enforcement Officers -- Civil Liability
§ 6-5-338.3 Immunity of Law Enforcement Officers -- Mandamus Relief
§ 6-5-338.4 Immunity of Law Enforcement Officers -- Application and Scope; Certain Employers of Off-Duty Officers to Maintain Liability Coverage
§ 6-5-339 Volunteer Medical Professionals
§ 6-5-340 Computer Failure or Malfunction
§ 6-5-341 Liability for Operation or Use of Sport Shooting Range
§ 6-5-342 Skateboarding, Roller Skating in Parks or Rinks
§ 6-5-343 Liability for Farmer Allowing Nonprofit Entity onto Property
§ 6-5-344 Volunteer Athletic Coach, Manager, or Official
§ 6-5-345 Duty of Care Owed by Possessor of Real Property to Certain Trespassers
§ 6-5-346 Defense of Self, Others, and Property
§ 6-5-347 Agritourism
§ 6-5-348 Immunity for Federal Firearm Licensees Who Enter into Firearm Hold Agreements Under Certain Conditions
Article 19 Seduction
§ 6-5-350 Action by Unmarried Woman Under 19 Years of Age
§ 6-5-351 Action by Father or Mother for Seduction of Daughter
Article 20 Felonious Injury
§ 6-5-370 Civil Action Without Criminal Prosecution
Article 21 Malicious Act of Minor
§ 6-5-380 Liability of Parents for Destruction of Property by Minor; Exception
Article 22 Injury and Death of Minor
§ 6-5-390 Injury to Minor Child
§ 6-5-391 Wrongful Death of Minor
Article 23 Death
§ 6-5-410 Wrongful Act, Omission, or Negligence Causing Death
§ 6-5-411 Injuries to Decedent’s Property Resulting from Wrongful Act, Etc., Causing Death
Article 24 Foreign Causes of Action
§ 6-5-430 Enforcement of Action Upon Contract or Tort Arising in Another State When Jurisdiction of Defendant Can Be Obtained in This State; Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens Applied
Article 25 Election Between Actions
§ 6-5-440 Simultaneous Actions for Same Cause Against Same Party Prohibited
Article 26 Abatement, Survival and Revival of Actions
§ 6-5-460 Abatement - Actions by or Against Unmarried Women Not Abated Upon Marriage
§ 6-5-461 Abatement - Actions by Informers
§ 6-5-462 Survival - Claims by and Against Personal Representative in Proceedings Not of an Equitable Nature
§ 6-5-463 Survival - Real Property Claims to Which Actions Filed
§ 6-5-464 Survival - Claims Equitable in Nature
§ 6-5-465 Survival - Substitution of Personal Representative Where No Action Filed
§ 6-5-466 Revival in Case of Death of One or More Defendants Jointly Sued
Article 27 Medical Liability Actions
§ 6-5-480 Short Title
§ 6-5-481 Definitions
§ 6-5-482 Limitation on Time for Commencement of Action
§ 6-5-483 Elimination of Ad Damnum Clause in Complaints
§ 6-5-484 Degree of Care Owed to Patient
§ 6-5-485 Settlement of Disputes by Arbitration
§ 6-5-486 Optional Method of Payment of Judgments in Excess of $100,000
§ 6-5-487 Advance Payments by Defendant or Insurer Not Admission of Liability; Advance Payments in Excess of Award Not Repayable
§ 6-5-488 Rules of Evidence and Procedures in Civil Actions Preserved
Article 28 Product Liability Actions
Division 1 Limitation Periods
§ 6-5-500 Intent of Legislature; Legislative Findings
§ 6-5-501 Definitions
§ 6-5-502 Limitation Periods for Product Liability Actions
§ 6-5-503 Applicability of Division; Not Retroactive
§ 6-5-504 Sections, Clauses, Etc., of Division Inseparable and Nonseverable
§ 6-5-522 Evidence of Medical Expense Reimbursement Mitigates Damages; Cost of Obtaining Reimbursement Recoverable
§ 6-5-523 Reimbursement for Medical Expenses Discoverable
§ 6-5-524 Evidence of Reimbursement Inadmissible If Recipient Must Repay
§ 6-5-525 Prior Rights Not Affected
Article 28A Manufacturer Liability
§ 6-5-530 Liability for Damages
Article 29 Medical Liability Act of 1987
§ 6-5-540 Legislative Intent
§ 6-5-541 Short Title; Construction
§ 6-5-542 Definitions
§ 6-5-543 Damages Against Health Care Provider to Be Itemized; Future Damages Over $150,000 to Be Paid by Periodic Payments Over Period of Years; Judgment to Specify Payment Terms; Requirement to Post Security or Provide Evidence of Insurance; Future Damages Not to Be Reduced to Present Value; Attorney’s Fees; Termination of Periodic Payments; Contempt of Court Upon Continuing Pattern of Failure to Make Payments; Modification of Judgment; Legislative Intent
§ 6-5-544 Recovery of Noneconomic Losses; Limitation of Such Losses; Mistrial If Jury Advised of Limitation
§ 6-5-545 Evidence Admissible That Medical Expenses Will Be Reimbursed; Information Subject to Discovery
§ 6-5-546 Venue of Actions; Transfer
§ 6-5-547 One Million Dollar Limit on Judgments; Mistrial If Jury Advised of Limitation
§ 6-5-548 Burden of Proof; Reasonable Care as Similarly Situated Health Care Provider; No Evidence Admitted of Medical Liability Insurance
§ 6-5-549 Standard of Proof Shall Be Proof by Substantial Evidence; Scintilla Rule of Evidence Abolished; Instruction to Jury
§ 6-5-549.1 Limits of Liability Insurance Coverage in Legal Action Against Health Care Providers; Testimony of Health Care Providers as Specialists
§ 6-5-550 Cause of Action for Malicious Prosecution of Civil Action Against Health Care Provider
§ 6-5-551 Complaint to Detail Circumstances Rendering Provider Liable; Discovery
§ 6-5-552 Application
Article 30 Legal Service Liability Actions
§ 6-5-570 Statement of Legislative Intent
§ 6-5-571 Short Title
§ 6-5-572 Definitions
§ 6-5-573 Creation of One Form of Action Against Legal Service Providers
§ 6-5-574 Limitation on Time for Commencement of Legal Service Liability Action
§ 6-5-575 Settlement of Disputes by Voluntary Arbitration
§ 6-5-576 Advance Payments by Defendant or Insurer Not Admission of Liability; Advance Payments in Excess of Award Not Repayable
§ 6-5-577 Rules of Evidence and Procedures in Civil Actions Preserved
§ 6-5-578 Effect of Compliance or Violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct
§ 6-5-579 Severability of Underlying Action and Available Defenses
§ 6-5-580 Standards of Care
§ 6-5-581 Applicability and Effect on Inconsistent Provisions of Law
Article 31 Utility Services Actions
§ 6-5-600 Definitions
§ 6-5-601 Right of Action for Diversion or Unauthorized Use of Utility Services
§ 6-5-602 Damages
§ 6-5-603 Effect of Criminal Conviction
§ 6-5-604 Determination of Estimated Lost Revenue
§ 6-5-605 Application of Terms “Utilities” and “Public Utility”
Article 32 Action for Disparagement of Food Product or Commodity
§ 6-5-620 Statement of Legislative Intent
§ 6-5-621 Definitions
§ 6-5-622 Damages
§ 6-5-623 Defenses
§ 6-5-624 Limitation on Time for Commencement of Action
§ 6-5-625 Construction with Other Criminal Laws
Article 33 Class Actions
§ 6-5-640 Scope and Effect on Other Laws or Rules
§ 6-5-641 Certification of Classes
§ 6-5-642 Appeal of Certification Order
Article 34 Volunteer Medical Professional Act
§ 6-5-660 Short Title
§ 6-5-661 Legislative Findings
§ 6-5-662 Definitions
§ 6-5-663 Liability of Volunteer Medical Professionals
Article 35 Asbestos-Related Claims
§ 6-5-680 Definitions
§ 6-5-681 Applicability of Limitations
§ 6-5-682 Limitations of Liability
§ 6-5-683 Fair Market Value of Total Gross Assets
§ 6-5-684 Adjustment of Fair Market Value of Total Gross Assets
§ 6-5-685 Application of Article
Article 35A Asbestos Exposure Transparency Act
§ 6-5-690 Short Title
§ 6-5-691 Definitions
§ 6-5-692 Required Disclosures by Plaintiff
§ 6-5-693 Bankruptcy Trust Information
§ 6-5-694 Discovery
Article 36 Civil Liability of Contractors.
§ 6-5-700 Definitions
§ 6-5-701 Reliance Upon Specifications
§ 6-5-702 Rebuttable Presumption That Prohibited Conduct Was the Proximate Cause of Injury, Damages, or Wrongful Death
§ 6-5-703 Complaint to Include Detailed Specification and Factual Description of Each Alleged Act and Omission
§ 6-5-704 Claims by Noncontractual Third Parties
§ 6-5-705 Dangerous Conditions Outside Scope of Project
§ 6-5-706 Improper Maintenance Following Conclusion of Project
§ 6-5-707 Damage to Property of Utility
§ 6-5-708 Accrual of Action
§ 6-5-709 Construction of Article
Article 36A Liability for Construction Monitoring Services
§ 6-5-710 Definitions
§ 6-5-711 Exemption from Civil Liability for Certain Professional Firms and Employees Providing Construction Monitoring Services
§ 6-5-712 Construction and Application of Article
Article 37 Commonsense Consumption Act
§ 6-5-730 Short Title
§ 6-5-731 Definitions
§ 6-5-732 Claims Arising from Weight Gain, Obesity, Associated Health Conditions, or Long-Term Consumption of Food - Exemptions from Civil Actions
§ 6-5-733 Claims Arising from Weight Gain, Obesity, Associated Health Conditions, or Long-Term Consumption of Food - Permitted Civil Actions
§ 6-5-734 Pleading Requirements; Stay of Discovery
§ 6-5-735 Construction of Article
§ 6-5-736 Application of Article
Article 38 Alabama Commercial Aviation Business Improvement Act of 2013
§ 6-5-750 Short Title
§ 6-5-751 Legislative Findings and Objectives
§ 6-5-752 Definitions
§ 6-5-753 Commencement of Action
§ 6-5-754 Choice of Forum
§ 6-5-755 Recovery; Contribution
§ 6-5-756 Application of Article
Article 39 Alabama Right of Publicity Act
§ 6-5-770 Short Title
§ 6-5-771 Definitions
§ 6-5-772 Liability for Use of Indicia of Identity Without Consent
§ 6-5-773 Relation to Free Speech; Fair Use; Resale of Lawfully-Obtained Products; Commencement of Action
§ 6-5-774 Remedies
Article 40 Liabilities of Covered Entities During Coronavirus Pandemic
§ 6-5-790 Legislative Findings
§ 6-5-791 Definitions
§ 6-5-792 Liability of Covered Entity for Damages, Injury, or Death
§ 6-5-793 Liability of Covered Entity for Negligence, Premises Liability, Etc., Under Certain Claims or Causes of Action
§ 6-5-794 Liability of Health Care Provider for Damages, Injury, or Death Under Certain Health Emergency Claims
§ 6-5-795 Application of Article
§ 6-5-796 Construction with Other Provisions
§ 6-5-797 Filing of Claims
§ 6-5-798 Relation to Workers’ Compensation Act
§ 6-5-799 Termination of Immunity and Other Provisions of Article
§ 6-5-800
Article 41 In Vitro Fertilization
§ 6-5-810 Liability for Damage to or Death of an Embryo When Providing or Receiving Services Related to in Vitro Fertilization
§ 6-5-811 Compensatory Damages; Criminal Immunity Relating to in Vitro Fertilization
Article 42 Liability for Offenses Relating to Child Sexual Abuse Material
§ 6-5-840 Civil Liability for Certain Criminal Acts
§ 6-5-841 Remedies
Article 43 Sex Abuse Nondisclosure Agreements
§ 6-5-860 Legislative Findings
§ 6-5-861 Certain Non Disclosure Agreements Deemed Void and Unenforceable
Chapter 6 Remedies
Article 1 Settlement of Controversies
Division 1 Arbitration and Award
§ 6-6-1 Duty of Courts to Encourage Settlement of Pending Controversies
§ 6-6-2 Reference of Controversy When No Action Pending to Arbitrators
§ 6-6-3 Statement of Dispute; Naming of Arbitrators; Delivery of Submission with List of Witnesses
§ 6-6-4 Arbitrators - Duties Generally
§ 6-6-5 Arbitrators - Substitution; Award by Majority
§ 6-6-6 Arbitrators - Oath
§ 6-6-7 Arbitrators - Power to Subpoena Witnesses, Administer Oaths and Take Depositions
§ 6-6-8 Subpoena of Witnesses - Execution
§ 6-6-9 Subpoena of Witnesses - Liability on Default
§ 6-6-10 Fees and Charges - Arbitrators, Witnesses, Sheriffs and Constables; How Paid
§ 6-6-11 Fees and Charges - Refusal to Testify or Deliver Award until Paid; Recovery by Party Not Liable Therefor
§ 6-6-12 Award - Proceedings When Not Performed; Force and Effect
§ 6-6-13 Award - Enforcement
§ 6-6-14 Award - Conclusive Between Parties and Final; Exceptions
Division 3 Mediator May Not Be Compelled to Testify or Provide Documents
§ 6-6-25 Definitions; Legislative Findings; Compelled Testimony, Etc., of Mediators
Division 4 Alabama Uniform Collaborative Law Act
§ 6-6-26 Short Title
§ 6-6-26.01 Definitions
§ 6-6-26.02 Applicability
§ 6-6-26.03 Collaborative Law Participation Agreement; Requirements
§ 6-6-26.04 Beginning and Concluding Collaborative Law Process
§ 6-6-26.05 Proceedings Pending Before Tribunal; Status Report
§ 6-6-26.06 Emergency Order
§ 6-6-26.07 Approval of Agreement by Tribunal
§ 6-6-26.08 Disqualification of Collaborative Lawyer and Lawyers in Associated Law Firm
§ 6-6-26.09 Low Income Parties
§ 6-6-26.10 Governmental Entity as Party
§ 6-6-26.11 Disclosure of Information
§ 6-6-26.12 Standards of Professional Responsibility and Mandatory Reporting Not Affected
§ 6-6-26.13 Appropriateness of Collaborative Law Process
§ 6-6-26.14 Coercive or Violent Relationship
§ 6-6-26.15 Confidentiality of Collaborative Law Communication
§ 6-6-26.16 Privilege Against Disclosure for Collaborative Law Communication; Admissibility; Discovery
§ 6-6-26.17 Waiver and Preclusion of Privilege
§ 6-6-26.18 Limits of Privilege
§ 6-6-26.19 Authority of Tribunal in Case of Noncompliance
§ 6-6-26.20 Uniformity of Application and Construction
§ 6-6-26.21 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
Article 2 Attachment
Division 1 General Provisions
§ 6-6-30 Applicability of Article to Private Corporations
Division 2 Issuance
§ 6-6-40 Form
§ 6-6-41 Matters for Which Issued
§ 6-6-42 Cases in Which Issued
§ 6-6-43 By Whom Issued
§ 6-6-44 Oath of Plaintiff
§ 6-6-45 Execution of Bond by Plaintiff; Discharge of Levy
§ 6-6-46 When Additional Affidavit of Special Facts and Circumstances to Determine Amount of Levy Required; Reduction of Sum
§ 6-6-47 By Executors and Administrators
§ 6-6-48 By One Nonresident Against Another Nonresident
§ 6-6-49 By Foreign or Domestic Corporations
§ 6-6-50 Security for Costs by Nonresident or Foreign Corporation
§ 6-6-51 Against Foreign Corporations
§ 6-6-52 When Issued and Executed on Sunday
§ 6-6-53 Return of Bond and Affidavit
Division 3 Execution
§ 6-6-70 On What Property and Persons; Endorsement on Writ; Taking of Property into Possession
§ 6-6-71 Proceedings with Garnishees
§ 6-6-72 Levy on Joint or Separate Property
§ 6-6-73 Levy in Any County; Holding of Attached Property
§ 6-6-74 Branch Writs
§ 6-6-75 Alias Writs of Attachment or New Writs of Garnishment
§ 6-6-76 Creation of Lien
§ 6-6-77 Sale of Property Levied on Where Perishable or Expensive to Keep
§ 6-6-78 Order for Receipt of Sale Proceeds by Plaintiff Pending Action Upon Executing Refunding Bond; Notice of and Hearing on Motion Therefor; Forfeiture of Bond; Payment to Defendant
§ 6-6-79 Proceedings Against Sheriff and Sureties for Money Received in Sale of Perishables
§ 6-6-80 Indemnification of Sheriff by Plaintiff
§ 6-6-81 Notice of Levy - Nonresident Defendant
§ 6-6-82 Notice of Levy - Resident Defendants
Division 4 Replevy of Property
§ 6-6-100 By Whom; Execution of Bond
§ 6-6-101 Forfeiture of Bond; Execution on Bond
§ 6-6-102 Tender of Value If Property Dead or Destroyed
Division 5 Ancillary Attachments
§ 6-6-120 In Aid of Pending Action
§ 6-6-121 When Defendants Evade Service of Process; Dismissal of Attachment
Division 6 Trial Proceedings
§ 6-6-140 Filing of Complaint in Actions Begun by Attachment - Time
§ 6-6-141 Filing of Complaint in Actions Begun by Attachment - Issuance and Service of Summons; Default Judgment
§ 6-6-142 Dismissal of Attachment
§ 6-6-143 Construction of Attachment Law; Amendments; Dismissal
§ 6-6-144 Suspending Entry of Judgment - Against Executor or Administrator
§ 6-6-145 Suspending Entry of Judgment - Against Defendant While Claims, Etc., Settled
§ 6-6-146 Restoration of Property to Claimant at Plaintiff’s Cost
§ 6-6-147 Execution Upon Judgment by Plaintiff
§ 6-6-148 Action by Defendant - on Attachment Bond for Damages
§ 6-6-149 Action by Defendant - Venue for Actions on Injunction Bond or Attachment Bond in Cases of Injunction or Bankruptcy
Article 3 Trial of Right of Property
§ 6-6-160 Claim of Persons Not Party to Writ of Execution or Attachment, Etc., to Personal Property Levied On; Affidavit and Bond; Delivery of Property to Claimant
§ 6-6-161 Return of Writ, Bond and Affidavit; Issue Made Up; Burden of Proof
§ 6-6-162 Assessment of Property Value and Damages for Delay
§ 6-6-163 Forfeiture of Claimant’s Bond; Execution for Amount of Judgment, Damages, and Costs
§ 6-6-164 Claims Based on Mortgage or Lien; Ascertainment of Amount; Payment by Plaintiff; Sale of Property and Application of Proceeds
§ 6-6-165 Return - Where Execution Issued from Probate Court; Trial in Circuit Court; Return of Execution on Forfeited Bond
§ 6-6-166 Return - Where Levy Made in Different County Than Where Judgment Entered or Original Attachment Issued; Trial in Circuit Court; Effect of Copies; Forfeiture of Bond
§ 6-6-167 Levy on Other Property by Plaintiff Not Precluded
§ 6-6-168 Release of Sheriff from Damages for Seizure
Article 4 Creditors’ Actions
Division 1 General Provisions
§ 6-6-181 Complaint to Compel Discovery, Etc., of Property - Intent to Hinder, Delay, or Defraud Creditors; Charge of Fraud to Be Answered; Use of Answer as Evidence on Fraud Indictment
§ 6-6-180 Complaint to Compel Discovery, Etc., of Property - Execution for Money Not Satisfied
§ 6-6-182 Complaint to Compel Discovery, Etc., of Property - Creditor Without Lien
§ 6-6-183 Complaint for Discovery of Assets - Execution Returned “No Property Found” or Creditor Without Lien or Judgment; Answer of Debtor
§ 6-6-184 Complaint for Discovery of Assets - Joinder of Judgment Creditors, Creditors Without Liens, or Judgments and Assignees of Judgments
§ 6-6-185 Complaint for Discovery of Assets - Orders or Judgments; Appointment of Receiver
§ 6-6-186 Examination of Debtor as to His Property, Etc
§ 6-6-187 Subjecting Unpaid Subscriptions to Satisfy Payment of Judgment Against Corporation
Division 2 Discovery of Assets
§ 6-6-200 Statement of Assets - Notice to Debtor to File; Contents
§ 6-6-201 Statement of Assets - Order to Appear Before Court for Oral Examination; Production of Papers, Etc
§ 6-6-202 Statement of Assets - Refusal to File or Submit to Oral Examination
§ 6-6-203 Taxation of Costs
§ 6-6-204 Remedy Deemed Cumulative
Article 5 Declaratory Judgments
§ 6-6-220 “Person” Defined
§ 6-6-221 Purpose, Construction, and Administration of Article
§ 6-6-222 Power of Courts of Record; Form and Effect of Declarations
§ 6-6-223 Construction or Validity of Instruments, Statutes, Ordinances, Contracts, or Franchises
§ 6-6-224 Construction of Contracts Before or After Breach
§ 6-6-225 Questions on Administration of Trust or Estate of a Decedent, Etc
§ 6-6-226 Enumeration in Sections 6-6-223, 6-6-224, and 6-6-225 Not Exclusive
§ 6-6-227 Persons to Be Made Parties; Rights of Persons Not Parties
§ 6-6-228 Determination of Issue of Fact
§ 6-6-229 When Refusal Proper
§ 6-6-230 Granting of Further Relief; Application Therefor; Order to Show Cause
§ 6-6-231 Awarding of Costs
§ 6-6-232 Review of Orders and Judgments
Article 6 Detinue
§ 6-6-250 Duty of Clerk to Require Taking of Property by Sheriff Unless Defendant Gives Bond; Disposition of Property on Failure to Give Bond
§ 6-6-251 Service of Process in Action for Recovery of Household Furniture and Equipment; Effect Thereof
§ 6-6-252 Intervention by Claimant of Property; Disposition of Property
§ 6-6-253 Interpleader by Defendant of Adverse Claimant of Property; Force and Effect of Bonds Given
§ 6-6-254 Return of Bonds; Liability of Sheriff for Failing to Do So; Compelling Making of Return
§ 6-6-255 Proceedings When Officer Fails to Find and Take Property
§ 6-6-256 Assessment of Value and Damages and Judgment - Trial of Action
§ 6-6-257 Assessment of Value and Damages and Judgment - Dismissal of Action
§ 6-6-258 Assessment of Value and Damages and Judgment - Failure of Defendant to Appear and Plead
§ 6-6-259 Actions by Mortgagees or Vendor in Conditional Sale Contract, Etc., Against Mortgagors or Vendees, Etc
§ 6-6-260 Recovery of Attorney’s Fee by Person Claiming to Be Owner of Lost or Stolen Property
§ 6-6-261 Execution Upon Judgment
§ 6-6-262 Execution, Garnishment, or Other Process on Bond
§ 6-6-263 Compelling Restoration of Property by Execution or Attachment; Form of Writ
§ 6-6-264 Issuance of Writs until Judgment Satisfied
Article 7 Ejectment
§ 6-6-280 Election to Proceed by Action of Ejectment or Action in Nature of Ejectment; Proceedings Upon Action in Nature of Ejectment
§ 6-6-281 Recovery of Lands by or in Name of State for Schools or Other Educational or Governmental Institutions
§ 6-6-282 Actions by Mortgagee, Etc., Against Mortgagors, Etc
§ 6-6-283 Demanding Abstract of Title to Be Relied on for Recovery or Defense; Proceedings Upon Failure to Furnish Same
§ 6-6-284 Disclaimer of Possession by Defendant
§ 6-6-285 Proceedings Upon Defendant’s Suggestion of Disputed Boundary Line
§ 6-6-286 Proceedings Upon Defendant’s Suggestion of Adverse Possession
§ 6-6-287 Joinder of Landlord as Party Defendant; Continuation of Action Against Tenant
§ 6-6-288 Liability - Tenant in Possession
§ 6-6-289 Liability - Person Holding Possession Under Color of Title
§ 6-6-290 Effect of Judgment by Default
§ 6-6-291 What Verdict for Plaintiff to Specify
§ 6-6-292 Judgment - Damages Only
§ 6-6-293 Judgment - Rent of Premises After Judgment and Before Possession
§ 6-6-294 Retention of Possession for One Year by Defendant If Crop Planted or Growing Upon Filing Bond; Force and Effect of Bond
§ 6-6-295 Damages - When Assessed in Severalty
§ 6-6-296 Damages - Exemplary or Punitive
§ 6-6-297 Issuance of Writs Before Judgment Satisfied
§ 6-6-298 Two Judgments in Defendant’s Favor Bar Further Action
Article 8 Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer
Division 1 General Provisions
§ 6-6-310 Definitions
§ 6-6-311 To What Estates Applicable
§ 6-6-312 Commencement of Action Where Property Held Jointly
§ 6-6-313 Effect of Temporary Absence
§ 6-6-314 Liability of Lessee Holding Over; How Such Recovered
§ 6-6-315 Uninterrupted Occupation for Three Years Bars Action
§ 6-6-316 Action of Trespass, Etc., Not Precluded
§ 6-6-317 Notice or Demand
§ 6-6-318 Courts Deemed Always Open
§ 6-6-319 Forms for Judgment, Restitution or Possession
Division 2 Proceedings
§ 6-6-330 Jurisdiction
§ 6-6-331 Venue
§ 6-6-332 Process - Form of Notice; Service and Return Thereof
§ 6-6-333 Process - Neglect or Refusal to Execute by Sheriff or Constable
§ 6-6-334 Failure of Witnesses to Attend or Refusal to Testify
§ 6-6-335 Proceedings When Parties Appear or Defendant Fails to Do So
§ 6-6-336 Extent of Inquiry
§ 6-6-337 Proceedings Upon Determination for Either Plaintiff or Defendant
Division 3 Appeals
§ 6-6-350 To Circuit Court from District Court
§ 6-6-351 Writs of Restitution or Possession - Suspension Upon Payment of Rent by Defendant
§ 6-6-352 Writs of Restitution or Possession - Issuance by Circuit Court
§ 6-6-353 Proceedings When Determination Is Against Appellant
Article 9 Garnishments
Division 1 General Provisions
§ 6-6-370 “Garnishment” Defined
§ 6-6-371 Applicability of Section 6-6-143
Division 2 Institution of Proceedings
§ 6-6-390 When Process of Garnishment Obtainable
§ 6-6-391 Affidavit of Amount Due Plaintiff
§ 6-6-392 Bond Required When Garnishment in Aid of Pending Action; Exception as to Superintendent of Banks
§ 6-6-393 Issuance and Service of Process
§ 6-6-394 Notice to Defendant
§ 6-6-394.1 Service of Notice of Garnishment by Posting and Mailing
§ 6-6-395 Revival of Proceedings When Garnishee or Contestant Dies
Division 3 What May Be Garnished
§ 6-6-410 Debt or Demand on Which Action Pending
§ 6-6-411 Executors and Administrators
§ 6-6-412 Money in Hands of Attorney, Sheriff, or Other Officer
§ 6-6-413 Money or Effects in Hands of Trustee; Exception
§ 6-6-414 Unpaid Subscription of Stock
Division 4 Bond by Defendant
§ 6-6-430 Filing of Bond; Discharge of Money or Property from Garnishment; Proceedings as If Bond Not Executed; Judgment; Discharge of Garnishee
§ 6-6-431 Bond in Double Amount; Dissolution of Garnishment and Discharge of All Garnishees; Judgment Against Obligors
Division 5 Answer of Garnishee
§ 6-6-450 Filing of Answer; Notice Thereof; Oral Examination
§ 6-6-451 Answers on Behalf of Corporations
§ 6-6-452 Payment of Defendant’s Money into Court If Garnishee Admits Possession Thereof
§ 6-6-453 Payment of Indebtedness or Liability to Clerk; Effect Thereof; Ordering of Deposit by Court
§ 6-6-454 Judgment Where Answer Admits Indebtedness to Defendant
§ 6-6-455 Proceedings When Garnishee Liable for Delivery of Personal Property
§ 6-6-456 Judgment and Proceedings If Possession of Effects Subject to Levy and Sale Admitted
§ 6-6-457 Proceedings on Failure to Appear and Answer
§ 6-6-458 Controverting of Answer by Plaintiff, Etc
§ 6-6-459 Contest of Answer by Defendant
§ 6-6-460 Judgment When Issue Found Against Garnishee
§ 6-6-461 Effect of Judgment for Plaintiff as Between Garnishee and Defendant
§ 6-6-462 Payment of Costs to Garnishee Upon Discharge
§ 6-6-463 Disposition of Claims of Other Persons Suggested by Garnishee
§ 6-6-464 Appeals
Division 6 Salaries of Public Officials or Employees
§ 6-6-480 “Salary” Defined
§ 6-6-481 Who May Be Garnished; How Effected
§ 6-6-482 Writ to Issue Only After Final Judgments on Actions Ex Contractu
§ 6-6-483 Answer of State Official Garnished to Show Assent to Judgment
§ 6-6-484 Drawing of Warrant or Check for Money Due as Salary
Article 10 Injunctions
§ 6-6-500 Who May Grant
§ 6-6-501 Dissolution of Preliminary Injunction
§ 6-6-502 Enjoining or Restraining Enforcement of Ordinance
§ 6-6-503 Enjoining Unauthorized or Unlawful Practice of Profession, Occupation, or Calling
Article 11 Intemperates and Inebriates
§ 6-6-520 Complaint to Preserve Estate of Intemperate from Waste and for General Relief
§ 6-6-521 Securing Estate Against Further Waste Pending Action
§ 6-6-522 Trustee - Appointment
§ 6-6-523 Trustee - Duties
§ 6-6-524 Trustee - Control by Appointing Court
§ 6-6-525 Trustee - Partial and Final Settlements of Account
§ 6-6-526 Trustee - Compensation
§ 6-6-527 Restoration of Estate
Article 12 Quieting Title and Determination of Claims to Land
Division 1 Proceedings in Personam
§ 6-6-540 Right of Action to Settle Title to Lands by Person in Peaceable Possession Thereof
§ 6-6-541 Contents of Complaint
§ 6-6-542 Contents of Answer
§ 6-6-543 Trial by Jury or Determination by Court; Entry and Effect of Judgment
§ 6-6-544 Filing of Judgment
§ 6-6-545 Costs
§ 6-6-546 Commencement of Action by State
Division 2 Proceedings in Rem
§ 6-6-560 Who May File Complaint to Establish Right or Title to Lands or Interest Therein
§ 6-6-561 Contents of Complaint
§ 6-6-562 Appointment of Guardians Ad Litem
§ 6-6-563 Service of Process
§ 6-6-564 Publication of Notice
§ 6-6-565 Time to Answer; Default Judgments
§ 6-6-566 Prima Facie and Conclusive Evidence of Title
§ 6-6-567 Interest or Title to Be Shown by Legal Evidence
§ 6-6-568 Intervention
§ 6-6-569 Judgment - Contents
§ 6-6-570 Judgment - Recordation
§ 6-6-571 Assessment of Costs
§ 6-6-572 To Whom Title or Interest Inures
§ 6-6-573 Remedy and Procedure Cumulative
Article 13 Quo Warranto
§ 6-6-590 Right of Action and Venue - Vacating Charter or Annulling Existence of Corporation
§ 6-6-591 Right of Action and Venue - Usurpation, Etc., of Office or Franchise, Etc
§ 6-6-592 Complaint to Be Clear and Concise
§ 6-6-593 Court Always Open; Return of Summons; Setting of Case for Trial; Trial by Court or Jury
§ 6-6-594 Joinder - Alleged Corporation as Party Defendant
§ 6-6-595 Joinder - Informant
§ 6-6-596 Effect of Informant’s Death
§ 6-6-597 Addition of Person Rightly Entitled to Office; Entry of Judgment on Such Right; Delivery of Books, Papers, and Property
§ 6-6-598 Validity of Election Not Triable
§ 6-6-599 Judgment - Dissolving Corporation and Excluding Same from Corporate Rights, Etc
§ 6-6-600 Judgment - Excluding Defendant from Office or Franchise or Prohibiting Practice of Profession
§ 6-6-601 Costs - Assessment
§ 6-6-602 Costs - Liability of Informant’s Sureties
§ 6-6-603 Appeals - Generally
§ 6-6-604 Appeals - Stay of Execution on Judgment
Article 14 Receivers
§ 6-6-620 Appointment - Power of Circuit Court Judge, Register, or Clerk
§ 6-6-621 Appointment - Appeal When Appointed by Register or Clerk
§ 6-6-622 Appointment - Posting of Bond by Applicant; Recovery Upon Bond
§ 6-6-623 Appointment - Partnerships; Power of Court to Make Orders Relative to Partnership Business, Etc.; Modification or Vacation of Appointment or Orders
§ 6-6-624 Appointment - Dissolution of Attachments and Levies of Executions Against Corporations or Partnerships
§ 6-6-625 Payment of Salaries, Commissions, and Wages Before General Liabilities of Corporation or Partnership Paid
§ 6-6-626 Commencement of Actions Against Receivers or Managers of Property
§ 6-6-627 Service of Process on Foreign or Domestic Receivers
§ 6-6-628 Removal and Filling of Vacancies
Article 15 Remedial Writs
§ 6-6-640 Commencement by Petition; Answer Thereto; Amendments; Relief Upon Issues Presented
§ 6-6-790 Collection and Turnover of Receivership Property
§ 6-6-791 Powers and Duties of Receiver
§ 6-6-792 Duties of Owner and Mortgagor
§ 6-6-793 Stay; Injunction
§ 6-6-794 Engagement and Compensation of Professional
§ 6-6-795 Use or Transfer of Receivership Property Not in Ordinary Course of Business
§ 6-6-796 Executory Contract
§ 6-6-797 Defenses and Immunities of the Receiver
§ 6-6-798 Interim Report of Receiver
§ 6-6-799 Notice of Appointment; Claim Against Receivership; Distribution to Creditors
§ 6-6-800 Fees and Expenses
§ 6-6-801 Removal of Receiver; Replacement; Termination of Receivership
§ 6-6-802 Final Report of Receiver; Discharge
§ 6-6-803 Receivership in Another State; Ancillary Proceeding
§ 6-6-804 Effect of Enforcement by Mortgagee
§ 6-6-805 Uniformity of Application and Construction
§ 6-6-806 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act; Relation to Condemnation Proceedings
§ 6-6-807 Transition
Chapter 7 Parties
Article 1 Wife for Husband
§ 6-7-1 Prosecution or Defense of Actions in Name of Husband or Father
Article 2 Persons in Federal Service
§ 6-7-20 Persons in Federal Service and Spouses Living in State Deemed Residents for Purpose of Commencing Actions
Article 3 Bankrupts
§ 6-7-30 Proceedings When Defendant Involved in Bankruptcy
Article 4 Cotenants
§ 6-7-40 Action Against Cotenant or Coparcener
Article 5 Nonconsenting Plaintiff
§ 6-7-50 Use of Nonconsenting Person’s Name by Another Plaintiff; Nonconsenting Person’s Right to Recovery
Article 6 Partnerships
§ 6-7-70 Commencement of Action Against Partnership in Common Name or Against Any Associates Thereof
Article 7 Unincorporated Associations
§ 6-7-80 Right to Commence Actions
§ 6-7-81 Commencement of Actions Against; Satisfaction of Judgment
Article 8 Infants and Incompetents
§ 6-7-100 Substitution Pending an Action - Guardian for Next Friend
§ 6-7-101 Substitution Pending an Action - Death of Ward
§ 6-7-102 Actions Against Guardians of Persons of Unsound Minds
§ 6-7-103 Action for Improper Appointment of Guardians Ad Litem; Statute of Limitations Thereon; Liability for Suggestion of Appointment by Plaintiff, Etc
Chapter 8 Miscellaneous Procedure
Article 1 Partition Actions
§ 6-8-1 Trial of Title or Adverse Claim Issues
Article 2 Funds Due Foreign Residents
§ 6-8-20 Payment to Consular Officer of Estate or Land Sale Funds Due Nonrepresented Foreigners
Article 3 Abstracts for Judicial Sales
§ 6-8-30 Power to Have Abstract of Title Made; Inspection Thereof by Prospective Purchasers; Costs of Abstract
Article 4 Notices and Hours of Sale
Division 1 General Provisions
§ 6-8-40 Subscribing, Taking, and Filing of Weekly Newspapers by Probate Judges
§ 6-8-41 Hours of Sale
Division 2 Notices
§ 6-8-60 Designation of Newspaper for Publication of Notice; Publication Requirements
§ 6-8-61 Length of Publication When Not Otherwise Provided; Exception
§ 6-8-62 Timing and Duration of Publication; Internet Publication
§ 6-8-63 Suspension or Discontinuance of Paper Making Publication Before Publication Made or Completed
§ 6-8-64 Costs of Publication - Rates; Internet Publication; Applicability of Section
§ 6-8-65 Costs of Publication - Affidavit That No Agreement Exists Between Officer and Publisher, Etc., and That Sum Charged Is Lowest
§ 6-8-66 Copies of Each Issue of Paper Containing Advertisement to Be Furnished to Parties
§ 6-8-67 Newspapers as Evidence of Publication
§ 6-8-68 Executors, Administrators, and Guardians in Probate Court
§ 6-8-69 Postponement of Sale; Publication of Original Notice
Article 5 Counterclaims
§ 6-8-80 Judgments
§ 6-8-81 Debt or Liquidated Demand Due Comaker or Principal
§ 6-8-82 Exemptions - Wages of Head of Family
§ 6-8-83 Exemptions - Negotiated Commercial Paper
§ 6-8-84 Effect of Statute of Limitations
§ 6-8-85 Judgment for Defendant - Permissive Counterclaims
§ 6-8-86 Judgment for Defendant - Compulsory Counterclaims
Article 6 Trials
§ 6-8-100 Answer of Tender; Judgment Thereon
§ 6-8-101 Litigation on Merits After Loss on Certain Defenses Not Bar to Raising of Same Defenses on Appeal
§ 6-8-102 Filing of Copies in Place of Missing Pleadings, Etc
§ 6-8-103 Allowing Omissions in Testimony to Be Supplied
§ 6-8-104 Limit of Two New Trials
Chapter 9 Judgments
Article 1 General Provisions
§ 6-9-1 Executions on Judgments; Forms Thereof
§ 6-9-2 Right of Surety Paying Judgment or Execution
Article 2 Issuance of Executions
§ 6-9-20 Who May Issue
§ 6-9-21 When Execution to Issue - Generally
§ 6-9-22 When Execution to Issue - Prior to Time Prescribed
§ 6-9-23 When Execution to Issue - Fraudulent Disposal or Removal of Property by Defendant
§ 6-9-24 Alias Writs
§ 6-9-25 Execution by Coroner or Special Coroner
§ 6-9-26 Certification of Total Court Costs and Fees to Accompany Execution
§ 6-9-27 Execution Against Plaintiff for Costs
Article 3 Property Subject to Execution
§ 6-9-40 Real and Personal Property; Equity of Redemption Therein
§ 6-9-41 Growing or Ungathered Crops
Article 4 Lien of Execution
§ 6-9-60 When Writ of Execution Becomes Lien
§ 6-9-61 Destruction of Lien Upon Execution of Bond for Appeal, Etc
§ 6-9-62 Levy of Execution After Defendant’s Death
§ 6-9-63 Execution Where Defendant Dead
Article 5 Levy, Sale and Return
Division 1 General Provisions
§ 6-9-80 Time for Execution and Return
§ 6-9-81 Indemnity Bond
§ 6-9-82 Notice Where Levy on Real Estate
§ 6-9-83 Levy on Property of Principal First If Execution Against Sureties
§ 6-9-84 Charging of Subjected Property Sold by Debtor
§ 6-9-85 Levy and Sale on Undivided Interest in Property
§ 6-9-86 Sale of Levied Property - Time and Place; Continuances
§ 6-9-87 Sale of Levied Property - Notice
§ 6-9-88 Sale of Levied Property - Perishable Goods and Chattels - Generally
§ 6-9-89 Sale of Levied Property - Perishable Goods and Chattels - Strawberries
§ 6-9-90 Sale of Levied Property - Rights of Debtor - Designation of Property to Be Sold First
§ 6-9-91 Sale of Levied Property - Rights of Debtor - Substitution of Other Property
§ 6-9-92 Sale of Levied Property - Notice to Plaintiff of Money Made
§ 6-9-93 Sale of Levied Property - Payment to Debtor
§ 6-9-94 Death of Party After Execution Issued
§ 6-9-95 Levying Officer to Provide Sustenance for Unsold Livestock
§ 6-9-96 Return - Unexecuted Writ
§ 6-9-97 Return - Sheriff of Another County
§ 6-9-98 Endorsements on Execution Writs - Time and Order of Receipt
§ 6-9-99 Endorsements on Execution Writs - Description of Property Levied and Date Thereof
§ 6-9-100 Endorsements on Execution Writs 12-1-14.2 12-10A-1.1 Description of Land Sold and Price
§ 6-9-101 Endorsements on Execution Writs - Amount of Money Collected; Receipt for Defendant
Division 2 Venditioni Exponas
§ 6-9-120 Return Showing Goods Levied on Unsold; Issuance of Writ; Form of Writ
§ 6-9-121 Death of Levying Officer Prior to Sale; Proceedings If Property Not Delivered by Representatives of Deceased Officer
Division 3 Conveyance
§ 6-9-140 Conveyance of Title by Sale Under Judicial Process
§ 6-9-141 Written Note or Memorandum Unnecessary
§ 6-9-142 Caveat Emptor; When Officer Personally Bound
§ 6-9-143 Liability of Purchaser for Not Complying with Terms of Sale; Form of Action Against Purchaser
§ 6-9-144 Purchaser Owner of Stock, Etc., Sold
§ 6-9-145 Enforcement of Covenants Running with Land
§ 6-9-146 Void or Irregular Mortgage Foreclosure
§ 6-9-147 Setting Aside of Sales by Courts
§ 6-9-148 When Debtor Bound by Void Sale
§ 6-9-149 Execution and Delivery of Deed to Real Estate Sold by Sheriff
§ 6-9-150 Conveyance by Sheriff of Lands Sold by Predecessor
Article 6 Forthcoming Bonds
§ 6-9-160 Restoration of Property Levied on to Debtor Upon Executing Bond; Execution on Forfeiture of Bond; Exception
§ 6-9-161 Tendering Value of Restored Property by Bond Obligors Where Same Dead or Destroyed
Article 7 Satisying or Setting Aside of Judgments
§ 6-9-180 Jury Trial on Issues of Fact
Article 8 Revival of Judgments
§ 6-9-190 Revival Barred After 20 Years
§ 6-9-191 Judgment Presumed Satisfied 10 Years After Entry or Execution
§ 6-9-192 Revival of Judgment of District or Circuit Court When Execution Did Not Issue
§ 6-9-193 Issuance of Execution in Favor of Personal Representative or Successor Without Revival
§ 6-9-194 Revival in Favor of Personal Representative
§ 6-9-195 Execution in Favor of Surviving Plaintiffs
§ 6-9-196 Transfer of Judgment; Right of Assignee Thereof to Have Execution; Action or Reviver Thereon
Article 9 Registration of Judgments
§ 6-9-210 Certificate of Clerk or Register to Be Filed with Probate Judge; Registration and Indexing by Probate Judge
§ 6-9-211 Judgment Constitutes Lien on Property of Defendant
§ 6-9-212 Failure of Probate Judge to Register or Index
Article 10 Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act
§ 6-9-230 Short Title
§ 6-9-231 “Foreign Judgment” Defined
§ 6-9-232 Filing Judgment with Clerk of Circuit Court; Effect of Judgment
§ 6-9-233 Filing Requirements; Notice of Filing; When Execution May Issue
§ 6-9-234 Stay of Enforcement of Foreign Judgment
§ 6-9-235 Fees
§ 6-9-236 Right of Action to Enforce Judgment Unimpaired
§ 6-10-22 Declaration of Claimed Exemptions - Fees for Filing, Etc
§ 6-10-23 Declaration of Claimed Exemptions - Effect as Evidence and Notice
§ 6-10-24 Declaration of Claimed Exemptions - Effect of Waiver or Contest
§ 6-10-25 Declaration of Claimed Exemptions - Contesting of Claims
§ 6-10-26 Claim of Exemption After Levy and Prior to Sale; Contesting of Such Claim
§ 6-10-27 Contest of Exemption Claim - Delivery of Personalty to Defendant Upon Executing Bond; Proceedings When Bond Not Forthcoming
§ 6-10-28 Contest of Exemption Claim - Return of Levying Officer
§ 6-10-29 Contest of Exemption Claim - Filing of Inventory by Defendant; Effect of Failure to File
§ 6-10-30 Contest of Exemption Claim - Trial of Issues
§ 6-10-31 Contest of Exemption Claim - Trial by Jury in Probate Court
§ 6-10-32 Contest of Exemption Claim - Judgment
§ 6-10-33 Contest of Exemption Claim - Proceedings When Claim of Personalty Found Excessive
§ 6-10-34 Contest of Exemption Claim - Proceedings When Inventory Discloses Personalty Not Embraced by Claim of Exemption
§ 6-10-35 Contest of Exemption Claim - Tender of Issue by Plaintiff on Inventory Filed by Defendant; Determination Thereof
§ 6-10-36 Contest of Exemption Claim - Assessment of Value of Property and Damages Resulting from Detention on Bond; Judgment and Execution on Bond
§ 6-10-37 Contest of Exemption Claim - Garnishment of Money, Choses in Action or Personal Property
§ 6-10-38 Contest of Exemption Claim - Proceedings When Homestead Found to Exceed Value or Size Allowed
§ 6-10-39 Interposition of Homestead Claim or Other Exemptions and Defense of Contest Thereof by Spouse or Minor Children
§ 6-10-40 Sale of Land and Separation of Homestead Interest from That of Tranferee
§ 6-10-41 Effect of Leaving Homestead Temporarily or Leasing Same
§ 6-10-42 When No Action Lies Against Officer Levying on Exempt Property
§ 6-10-43 Effect of Contest on Sale of Property and Lien Thereon
Article 2 Exemptions from Administration and Payment of Debts
Division 1 General Provisions
§ 6-10-67 Right to Use of Property Before Such Set Apart and to Commence or Defend Actions Thereon
Division 2 Setting Apart Exemptions to Surviving Spouse and Minor Children
§ 6-10-80 Appraisers - Issuance of Commission
§ 6-10-81 Appraisers - Duty to Set Apart Exempt Personal Property; Return of Report
§ 6-10-82 Appraisers - Report of Homestead Appraisement
§ 6-10-83 Proceedings to Set Apart Homestead When Same Exceeds Value Allowed
§ 6-10-84 Proceedings on Failure of Appraisers to Set Apart Exemptions or to Appraise Homestead
§ 6-10-85 How Exemption in Lieu of Homestead Claimed and Set Apart
§ 6-10-86 Report of Appraisers or Commissioners - Exceptions; Notice of Time Set for Hearing Thereon
§ 6-10-87 Report of Appraisers or Commissioners - Notice to Next of Kin of Decedent of Date Set for Hearing of Report on Exemptions
§ 6-10-88 Report of Appraisers or Commissioners - Hearing and Determination on Exceptions; Proceedings When Exemption of Personalty Excessive or Insufficient
§ 6-10-89 Report of Appraisers or Commissioners - Proceedings When Report Set Aside
§ 6-10-90 Report of Appraisers or Commissioners - Taxation of Cost on Exceptions Being Filed
§ 6-10-91 Report of Appraisers or Commissioners - Appeal from Decree on Exceptions
§ 6-10-92 Exceptions to Report of Appraisers That Homestead Does Not Exceed Allowance
§ 6-10-93 Confirmation of Reports When No Exceptions Filed
§ 6-10-94 Reduced Homestead Incapable of Allotment - Possession by Surviving Spouse and Minor Children until Sold, Etc
§ 6-10-95 Reduced Homestead Incapable of Allotment - Sale - When Allowed
§ 6-10-96 Reduced Homestead Incapable of Allotment - Sale - Proof of Facts; Order and Notice; Terms; Application of Proceeds
§ 6-10-97 Reduced Homestead Incapable of Allotment - Sale - Proceedings When No Bid in Excess of $6,000 Received
§ 6-10-98 Reduced Homestead Incapable of Allotment - Sale - Purchase by Persons Entitled to Homestead Exemption
§ 6-10-99 Payment by Devisees to Clear Property of Homestead Right
§ 6-10-100 Proceedings to Set Apart Exemptions When Administration Not Granted on Decedent’s Estate Within 60 Days After Death - Generally
§ 6-10-101 Proceedings to Set Apart Exemptions When Administration Not Granted on Decedent’s Estate Within 60 Days After Death - Vesting of Title to Real Property in Surviving Spouse and Minors and Right to Possession Thereof
§ 6-10-102 Effect of Removal from Homestead
§ 6-10-103 Commissioners - Qualifications; Oath
§ 6-10-104 Commissioners - Compensation
§ 6-10-105 Recordation of Judgments Allotting Homestead Exemptions; Fee Therefor
§ 6-10-106 Proceedings to Set Aside Exemptions When Husband, Wife, or Parent Absent Seven Years and Residence Not Ascertainable - Generally
§ 6-10-107 Proceedings to Set Aside Exemptions When Husband, Wife or Parent Absent Seven Years and Residence Not Ascertainable - Vesting for Life of Title to Property in Deserted Spouse or Minors
Article 3 Waiver of Right to Exemptions
§ 6-10-120 Right to Waive
§ 6-10-121 How Made - Personalty
§ 6-10-122 How Made - Homestead
§ 6-10-123 Enforcement in Action
§ 6-10-124 Attachment - Endorsement on Writ
§ 6-10-125 Attachment - Proceedings When Waiver Not Sustained
§ 6-10-126 Exceptions
Chapter 11 Damages
Article 1 Structured Damages
§ 6-11-1 Damages Assessed by Factfinder to Be Itemized; Future Damages Not to Be Reduced to Present Value
§ 6-11-2 Definitions
§ 6-11-3 Future Damages; Requirements If Damages Greater Than $150,000; Attorney’s Fees; Periodic Payments Over Period of Years; Specific Findings; Evidence of Financial Ability to Make Payments; Evidence of Present Value Inadmissible
§ 6-11-4 Requirements When Judgment Structured; Termination
§ 6-11-5 Court to Conduct Hearings and Receive Evidence
§ 6-11-6 Damages Not Affected
§ 6-11-7 Prior Rights Not Affected
Article 2 Punitive Damages
§ 6-11-20 Punitive Damages Not to Be Awarded Other Than Where Clear and Convincing Evidence Proven; Definitions
§ 6-11-21 Punitive Damages Not to Exceed Certain Limits
§ 6-11-22 Grounds for Mistrial If Limitations Mentioned in Presence of Jury
§ 6-11-23 No Presumption of Correctness; Court to Conduct Hearings; Admissible Relevant Evidence; Trial Court to Independently Reassess Award of Punitive Damages
§ 6-11-24 No Presumption of Correctness to Apply to Damages on Appeal
§ 6-11-25 Ability of Court to Set Aside Damages Not Limited
§ 6-11-26 No Punitive Damages Awarded Against State or Agency Thereof
§ 6-11-27 Principal, Master, Etc., Not Liable for Punitive Damages for Conduct of Agent, Servant, Etc.; Exceptions
§ 6-11-28 No Cause of Action Created
§ 6-11-29 Wrongful Death Actions Not Affected
§ 6-11-30 Effective Date
Article 3 Structural Settlement Protection Act
§ 6-11-50 Short Title
§ 6-11-51 Definitions
§ 6-11-52 Disclosure Statement
§ 6-11-53 Advanced Approval by Court Required; Hearing
§ 6-11-54 Effects of Transfer of Rights
§ 6-11-55 Application for Approval of Transfer; Notice
§ 6-11-56 Waiver; Choice of Law; Procedures for Life-Contingent Rights; Liability
§ 6-11-57 Applicability
§ 6-11-58 Relation to Workers’ Compensation Provisions
§ 6-11-59 Confidentiality of Settlement Terms
Chapter 12 Escrow Fund for Certain Tobacco Product Manufacturers
§ 6-12-1 Legislative Findings
§ 6-12-2 Definitions
§ 6-12-3 Election Between Settlement and Escrow Fund
§ 6-12-4 Limitation on Bond Requirements in Litigation Involving Master Settlement Agreement Signatories, Successors, and Affiliates