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https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-3/article-1/section-6-3-9/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 3 - Venue.›Article 1 - General Provisions.›Section 6-3-9 - Venue of Actions - Where Prison System Involved. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 3 - Venue. › Article 1 - General Provisions. › Section 6-3-9 - Venue of Actions - Where Prison System Involved. | Section 6-3-9
Venue of actions - Where prison system involved.
All actions where the prison system or the state on account of the prison system is interested must be commenced in Montgomery County in any court having jurisdiction of the amount involved, except actions to condemn property under Section 18-1A-271, which ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-3/article-1/section-6-3-10/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 3 - Venue.›Article 1 - General Provisions.›Section 6-3-10 - Local Laws in Counties Having Two Courthouses Unaffected. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 3 - Venue. › Article 1 - General Provisions. › Section 6-3-10 - Local Laws in Counties Having Two Courthouses Unaffected. | Section 6-3-10
Local laws in counties having two courthouses unaffected.
In all counties having two courthouses, the provisions of this chapter shall not affect any local laws relating to venue in force at the adoption of this Code.
(Code 1923, §10475; Code 1940, T. 7, §64.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-3/article-1/section-6-3-11/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 3 - Venue.›Article 1 - General Provisions.›Section 6-3-11 - Venue of Actions - Against Counties or Municipalities. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 3 - Venue. › Article 1 - General Provisions. › Section 6-3-11 - Venue of Actions - Against Counties or Municipalities. | Section 6-3-11
Venue of actions - Against counties or municipalities.
The venue for all civil actions for damages for personal injury, death, or property damage filed against a county or against a municipality shall be in the county or in the county within which the municipality is located or in the county in which the... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-3/article-2/section-6-3-20/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 3 - Venue.›Article 2 - Change and Transfer.›Section 6-3-20 - One Change for Cause Permitted on Motion of a Party. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 3 - Venue. › Article 2 - Change and Transfer. › Section 6-3-20 - One Change for Cause Permitted on Motion of a Party. | Section 6-3-20
One change for cause permitted on motion of a party.
Either party to a civil action may move the court to change the venue at any time before final trial, making affidavit that for causes set forth, he cannot have a fair and impartial trial in the county where the action is pending. The court may direct ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-3/article-2/section-6-3-21/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 3 - Venue.›Article 2 - Change and Transfer.›Section 6-3-21 - Transfer of Venue. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 3 - Venue. › Article 2 - Change and Transfer. › Section 6-3-21 - Transfer of Venue. | Section 6-3-21
Transfer of venue.
A defendant in a civil action may move for a transfer of venue as provided in the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-3/article-2/section-6-3-21-1/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 3 - Venue.›Article 2 - Change and Transfer.›Section 6-3-21.1 - Change or Transfer of Venue for Convenience of Parties and Witnesses or in Intere... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 3 - Venue. › Article 2 - Change and Transfer. › Section 6-3-21.1 - Change or Transfer of Venue for Convenience of Parties and Witnesses or in Interest of Justice. | Section 6-3-21.1
Change or transfer of venue for convenience of parties and witnesses or in interest of justice.
(a) With respect to civil actions filed in an appropriate venue, any court of general jurisdiction shall, for the convenience of parties and witnesses, or in the interest of justice, transfer any civil actio... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-3/article-2/section-6-3-22/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 3 - Venue.›Article 2 - Change and Transfer.›Section 6-3-22 - Certification and Delivery of Docket Sheet and Other Papers Upon Change or Transfer... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 3 - Venue. › Article 2 - Change and Transfer. › Section 6-3-22 - Certification and Delivery of Docket Sheet and Other Papers Upon Change or Transfer; Notice of Change or Transfer; Time for Answer. | Section 6-3-22
Certification and delivery of docket sheet and other papers upon change or transfer; notice of change or transfer; time for answer.
When a change or transfer of venue has been ordered pursuant to Section 6-3-20 or Section 6-3-21, the clerk of the court shall make a copy of the docket sheet in the action ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-4/article-1/section-6-4-1/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 4 - Process.›Article 1 - General Provisions.›Section 6-4-1 - Time for Execution and Return. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 4 - Process. › Article 1 - General Provisions. › Section 6-4-1 - Time for Execution and Return. | Section 6-4-1
Time for execution and return.
All original and mesne process, notices, citations and motions or actions in the nature of scire facias shall be executed instanter and, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be returned immediately upon the execution thereof by the officer executing the same; and all exec... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-4/article-1/section-6-4-2/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 4 - Process.›Article 1 - General Provisions.›Section 6-4-2 - Execution - Adjoining County or Any Part of State. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 4 - Process. › Article 1 - General Provisions. › Section 6-4-2 - Execution - Adjoining County or Any Part of State. | Section 6-4-2
Execution - Adjoining county or any part of state.
When the summons, subpoena, or other process issues to the sheriff of the county in which the defendant or person against whom the subpoena or other process is directed resides, he may execute it in an adjoining county if such parties are there found, or ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-4/article-1/section-6-4-3/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 4 - Process.›Article 1 - General Provisions.›Section 6-4-3 - Execution - Coroner or Special Coroner. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 4 - Process. › Article 1 - General Provisions. › Section 6-4-3 - Execution - Coroner or Special Coroner. | Section 6-4-3
Execution - Coroner or special coroner.
(a) When the office of sheriff is vacant and until his successor is qualified, when the sheriff is imprisoned or in cases in which the sheriff is a party, is interested or otherwise is incompetent to act, the summons must be directed to and executed by the coroner i... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-4/article-1/section-6-4-4/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 4 - Process.›Article 1 - General Provisions.›Section 6-4-4 - Commencement of Action on Sunday. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 4 - Process. › Article 1 - General Provisions. › Section 6-4-4 - Commencement of Action on Sunday. | Section 6-4-4
Commencement of action on Sunday.
Whenever the plaintiff shall make an affidavit that he is informed and believes that the defendant is about to abscond or to remove out of the state, or is about to secrete himself so that service cannot be had upon him on the following day, he shall be allowed to file hi... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-4/article-2/section-6-4-20/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 4 - Process.›Article 2 - Service.›Section 6-4-20 - Method Generally. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 4 - Process. › Article 2 - Service. › Section 6-4-20 - Method Generally. | Section 6-4-20
Method generally.
Service of process, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be made as provided in the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure.
(Code 1923, §9451; Code 1940, T. 7, §209; Acts 1977, No. 669, p. 1143.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-4/article-2/section-6-4-21/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 4 - Process.›Article 2 - Service.›Section 6-4-21 - Where No Other Provision for Service of Nonresident Minors or Insane Persons. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 4 - Process. › Article 2 - Service. › Section 6-4-21 - Where No Other Provision for Service of Nonresident Minors or Insane Persons. | Section 6-4-21
Where no other provision for service of nonresident minors or insane persons.
Should there be no other provision by law or rule for service upon nonresident minors or insane persons and proof is made before the clerk, register, or judge of the court in which the proceeding is pending, he may direct in wr... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-4/article-2/section-6-4-22/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 4 - Process.›Article 2 - Service.›Section 6-4-22 - Deposit of Money for Postage and Registration. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 4 - Process. › Article 2 - Service. › Section 6-4-22 - Deposit of Money for Postage and Registration. | Section 6-4-22
Deposit of money for postage and registration.
In all cases where service is to be made by publication or registered or certified mail, a sufficient sum of money must be deposited in advance with the clerk or judge to cover the expenses of such publication or the postage and registration fee, as the case... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-1/section-6-5-1/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 1 - Actions by the State.›Section 6-5-1 - Right to Commence Actions - Generally. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 1 - Actions by the State. › Section 6-5-1 - Right to Commence Actions - Generally. | Section 6-5-1
Right to commence actions - Generally.
(a) The state may commence an action in its own name and is entitled to all remedies provided for the enforcement of rights between individuals without giving bond or security or causing an affidavit to be made, though the same may be required as if the action were b... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-1/section-6-5-2/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 1 - Actions by the State.›Section 6-5-2 - Right to Commence Actions - in Foreign Jurisdictions. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 1 - Actions by the State. › Section 6-5-2 - Right to Commence Actions - in Foreign Jurisdictions. | Section 6-5-2
Right to commence actions - In foreign jurisdictions.
The Governor may, whenever the interests of the state may require, order and direct actions to be commenced in the name of the state in any foreign jurisdiction for the recovery of any moneys due or owing to the state or upon any claim or demand on whi... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-1/section-6-5-3/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 1 - Actions by the State.›Section 6-5-3 - Right to Commence Actions - by Successor of Public Officer. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 1 - Actions by the State. › Section 6-5-3 - Right to Commence Actions - by Successor of Public Officer. | Section 6-5-3
Right to commence actions - By successor of public officer.
When any public officer shall die or in any way go out of office, all actions which shall or would have accrued to him in his official capacity may be commenced by his successor.
(Code 1923, §5656; Code 1940, T. 7, §82.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-1/section-6-5-4/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 1 - Actions by the State.›Section 6-5-4 - Recovery of Public Moneys, Funds or Property. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 1 - Actions by the State. › Section 6-5-4 - Recovery of Public Moneys, Funds or Property. | Section 6-5-4
Recovery of public moneys, funds or property.
(a) The Governor may cause actions to be commenced for the recovery of any public moneys, funds, or property of the state or of any county which have been lost by the neglect or default of any public officer, which have been wrongfully expended or disbursed by... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-2/section-6-5-20/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 2 - Actions Against Counties.›Section 6-5-20 - Presentment of Claim to County Commission. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 2 - Actions Against Counties. › Section 6-5-20 - Presentment of Claim to County Commission. | Section 6-5-20
Presentment of claim to county commission.
(a) An action must not be commenced against a county until the claim has been presented to the county commission, disallowed or reduced by the commission and the reduction refused by the claimant.
(b) The failure or refusal of such a county commission to enter u... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-3/section-6-5-30/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 3 - Actions on Official Bonds.›Section 6-5-30 - Right of Aggrieved Person to Commence Action. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 3 - Actions on Official Bonds. › Section 6-5-30 - Right of Aggrieved Person to Commence Action. | Section 6-5-30
Right of aggrieved person to commence action.
For any breach of an official bond or undertaking of any officer of this state, executor, administrator, or guardian or of any bond or undertaking given in an official capacity to the state or any officer thereof, the person aggrieved may commence an action i... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-3/section-6-5-31/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 3 - Actions on Official Bonds.›Section 6-5-31 - Assignment of Breaches on Penal Bonds or Other Writings. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 3 - Actions on Official Bonds. › Section 6-5-31 - Assignment of Breaches on Penal Bonds or Other Writings. | Section 6-5-31
Assignment of breaches on penal bonds or other writings.
In actions upon penal bonds or other writings for the nonperformance of any covenant or agreement contained therein, the plaintiff may assign such breaches as he may deem proper, and verdict and judgment may be entered for the plaintiff for such of... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-4/section-6-5-50/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 4 - Actions for Statutory Penalties.›Section 6-5-50 - Who May Commence. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 4 - Actions for Statutory Penalties. › Section 6-5-50 - Who May Commence. | Section 6-5-50
Who may commence.
When a penalty is imposed by a statute which does not provide a mode for the recovery, any citizen may commence an action for the same on behalf of himself and the county in which the penalty is incurred.
(Code 1852, §2155; Code 1867, §2533; Code 1876, §2918; Code 1886, §2576; Code 1896... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-5/section-6-5-60/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 5 - Trusts, Combines, or Monopolies.›Section 6-5-60 - By Whom and Against Whom Action May Be Commenced; Venue. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 5 - Trusts, Combines, or Monopolies. › Section 6-5-60 - By Whom and Against Whom Action May Be Commenced; Venue. | Section 6-5-60
By whom and against whom action may be commenced; venue.
(a) Any person, firm, or corporation injured or damaged by an unlawful trust, combine, or monopoly, or its effect, direct or indirect, may, in each instance of such injury or damage, recover the sum of $500 and all actual damages from any person, f... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-6/section-6-5-70/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 6 - Illegal Liquor and Drug Sales; Penalties.›Section 6-5-70 - Furnishing Liquor to Minors. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 6 - Illegal Liquor and Drug Sales; Penalties. › Section 6-5-70 - Furnishing Liquor to Minors. | Section 6-5-70
Furnishing liquor to minors.
Either parent of a minor, guardian, or a person standing in loco parentis to the minor having neither father nor mother shall have a right of action against any person who unlawfully sells or furnishes spirituous liquors to such minor and may recover such damages as the jury ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-6/section-6-5-71/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 6 - Illegal Liquor and Drug Sales; Penalties.›Section 6-5-71 - Right of Action of Wife, Child, Parent, or Other Person for Injury in Consequence o... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 6 - Illegal Liquor and Drug Sales; Penalties. › Section 6-5-71 - Right of Action of Wife, Child, Parent, or Other Person for Injury in Consequence of Illegal Sale or Disposition of Liquor or Beverages. | Section 6-5-71
Right of action of wife, child, parent, or other person for injury in consequence of illegal sale or disposition of liquor or beverages.
(a) Every wife, child, parent, or other person who shall be injured in person, property, or means of support by any intoxicated person or in consequence of the intoxica... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-6/section-6-5-72/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 6 - Illegal Liquor and Drug Sales; Penalties.›Section 6-5-72 - Liability of Person for Injury to Third Party in Consequence of Selling or Furnishi... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 6 - Illegal Liquor and Drug Sales; Penalties. › Section 6-5-72 - Liability of Person for Injury to Third Party in Consequence of Selling or Furnishing Controlled Substance to Minor. | Section 6-5-72
Liability of person for injury to third party in consequence of selling or furnishing controlled substance to minor.
(a) A person who unlawfully sells, furnishes, or gives a controlled substance as defined in Section 20-2-2 to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-7/section-6-5-90/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 7 - Actions Against Estate for Trespass, Waste, Etc.›Section 6-5-90 - Right of Action Against Executor or Administrator. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 7 - Actions Against Estate for Trespass, Waste, Etc. › Section 6-5-90 - Right of Action Against Executor or Administrator. | Section 6-5-90
Right of action against executor or administrator.
Any person or his personal representatives may commence an action against the executor or administrator of any testator or intestate who in his lifetime has wasted, destroyed, taken, carried away, or converted to his own use the goods or chattels of any ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-8/section-6-5-100/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 8 - Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Deceit.›Section 6-5-100 - Fraud - Right of Action Generally. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 8 - Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Deceit. › Section 6-5-100 - Fraud - Right of Action Generally. | Section 6-5-100
Fraud - Right of action generally.
Fraud by one, accompanied with damage to the party defrauded, in all cases gives a right of action.
(Code 1907, §2468; Code 1923, §5676; Code 1940, T. 7, §107.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-8/section-6-5-101/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 8 - Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Deceit.›Section 6-5-101 - Fraud - Misrepresentations of Material Facts. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 8 - Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Deceit. › Section 6-5-101 - Fraud - Misrepresentations of Material Facts. | Section 6-5-101
Fraud - Misrepresentations of material facts.
Misrepresentations of a material fact made willfully to deceive, or recklessly without knowledge, and acted on by the opposite party, or if made by mistake and innocently and acted on by the opposite party, constitute legal fraud.
(Code 1907, §4298; Code 192... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-8/section-6-5-102/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 8 - Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Deceit.›Section 6-5-102 - Suppression of Material Facts. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 8 - Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Deceit. › Section 6-5-102 - Suppression of Material Facts. | Section 6-5-102
Suppression of material facts.
Suppression of a material fact which the party is under an obligation to communicate constitutes fraud. The obligation to communicate may arise from the confidential relations of the parties or from the particular circumstances of the case.
(Code 1907, §4299; Code 1923, §8... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-8/section-6-5-103/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 8 - Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Deceit.›Section 6-5-103 - Deceit - Right of Action Generally. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 8 - Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Deceit. › Section 6-5-103 - Deceit - Right of Action Generally. | Section 6-5-103
Deceit - Right of action generally.
Willful misrepresentation of a material fact made to induce another to act, and upon which he does act to his injury, will give a right of action. Mere concealment of such a fact, unless done in such a manner as to deceive and mislead, will not support an action. In a... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-8/section-6-5-104/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 8 - Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Deceit.›Section 6-5-104 - Deceit - Fraudulent Deceit. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 8 - Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Deceit. › Section 6-5-104 - Deceit - Fraudulent Deceit. | Section 6-5-104
Deceit - Fraudulent deceit.
(a) One who willfully deceives another with intent to induce him to alter his position to his injury or risk is liable for any damage which he thereby suffers.
(b) A deceit within the meaning of this section is either:
(1) The suggestion as a fact of that which is not true by... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-1/section-6-5-120/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 1 - General Provisions.›Section 6-5-120 - Defined. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 1 - General Provisions. › Section 6-5-120 - Defined. | Section 6-5-120
Defined.
A "nuisance" is anything that works hurt, inconvenience, or damage to another. The fact that the act done may otherwise be lawful does not keep it from being a nuisance. The inconvenience complained of must not be fanciful or such as would affect only one of a fastidious taste, but it should be... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-1/section-6-5-121/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 1 - General Provisions.›Section 6-5-121 - Distinction Between Public and Private Nuisances; Right of Action Generally. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 1 - General Provisions. › Section 6-5-121 - Distinction Between Public and Private Nuisances; Right of Action Generally. | Section 6-5-121
Distinction between public and private nuisances; right of action generally.
Nuisances are either public or private. A public nuisance is one which damages all persons who come within the sphere of its operation, though it may vary in its effects on individuals. A private nuisance is one limited in its ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-1/section-6-5-122/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 1 - General Provisions.›Section 6-5-122 - Public Nuisances - Abatement or Enjoining by Municipalities. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 1 - General Provisions. › Section 6-5-122 - Public Nuisances - Abatement or Enjoining by Municipalities. | Section 6-5-122
Public nuisances - Abatement or enjoining by municipalities.
All municipalities in the State of Alabama may commence an action in the name of the city to abate or enjoin any public nuisance injurious to the health, morals, comfort, or welfare of the community or any portion thereof.
(Acts 1919, No. 49, ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-1/section-6-5-123/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 1 - General Provisions.›Section 6-5-123 - Public Nuisances - Special Damage to Individual. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 1 - General Provisions. › Section 6-5-123 - Public Nuisances - Special Damage to Individual. | Section 6-5-123
Public nuisances - Special damage to individual.
If a public nuisance causes a special damage to an individual in which the public does not participate, such special damage gives a right of action.
(Code 1907, §5197; Code 1923, §9275; Code 1940, T. 7, §1086.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-1/section-6-5-124/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 1 - General Provisions.›Section 6-5-124 - Right of Action for Private Nuisance. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 1 - General Provisions. › Section 6-5-124 - Right of Action for Private Nuisance. | Section 6-5-124
Right of action for private nuisance.
A private nuisance may injure either the person or property, or both, and in either case a right of action accrues.
(Code 1907, §5198; Code 1923, §9276; Code 1940, T. 7, §1087.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-1/section-6-5-125/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 1 - General Provisions.›Section 6-5-125 - Injunction Before Completion. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 1 - General Provisions. › Section 6-5-125 - Injunction Before Completion. | Section 6-5-125
Injunction before completion.
Where the consequences of a nuisance about to be erected or commenced will be irreparable in damages and such consequences are not merely possible but to a reasonable degree certain, a court may interfere to arrest a nuisance before it is completed.
(Code 1907, §5195; Code ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-1/section-6-5-126/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 1 - General Provisions.›Section 6-5-126 - Rights and Responsibilities of Alienees for Continuance. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 1 - General Provisions. › Section 6-5-126 - Rights and Responsibilities of Alienees for Continuance. | Section 6-5-126
Rights and responsibilities of alienees for continuance.
The alienee of a person owning the property injured may commence an action for a continuance of the nuisance, and the alienee of the property causing the nuisance is responsible for a continuance of the same. In the latter case, there must be a re... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-1/section-6-5-127/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 1 - General Provisions.›Section 6-5-127 - Nuisance Exceptions; Right of Action for Pollution of Waters, etc.; Relation to Mu... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 1 - General Provisions. › Section 6-5-127 - Nuisance Exceptions; Right of Action for Pollution of Waters, etc.; Relation to Municipal Ordinances. | Section 6-5-127
Nuisance exceptions; right of action for pollution of waters, etc.; relation to municipal ordinances.
(a) No agricultural, manufacturing, or other industrial plant or establishment, farming operation facility, or any racetrack for automobiles or motorcycles, or both, operated in conjunction with a museu... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-2/section-6-5-140/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution.›Section 6-5-140 - Definitions. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution. › Section 6-5-140 - Definitions. | Section 6-5-140
Definitions.
For the purposes of this division, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
(1) PLACE. Any building, erection, or place, any separate part or portion thereof or the ground itself.
(2) PERSON. Any individual, corporation, association, partner... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-2/section-6-5-141/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution.›Section 6-5-141 - Who Deemed Guilty of Maintaining Nuisance. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution. › Section 6-5-141 - Who Deemed Guilty of Maintaining Nuisance. | Section 6-5-141
Who deemed guilty of maintaining nuisance.
Any person who shall use, occupy, establish, or conduct a nuisance, as defined in Section 6-5-140, or aid or abet therein, and the owner, agent, or lessee of any interest in any such nuisance, together with the person employed in or in control of any such nuisa... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-2/section-6-5-142/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution.›Section 6-5-142 - By Whom Action to Abate and Perpetually Enjoin Nuisance Commenced. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution. › Section 6-5-142 - By Whom Action to Abate and Perpetually Enjoin Nuisance Commenced. | Section 6-5-142
By whom action to abate and perpetually enjoin nuisance commenced.
Whenever a nuisance exists, the Attorney General of the state, the district attorney or assistant district attorney, or any citizen or citizens may commence an action in the name of the State of Alabama, upon the relation of such Attorne... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-2/section-6-5-143/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution.›Section 6-5-143 - Venue; Filing of Complaint; Application for Preliminary Injunction. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution. › Section 6-5-143 - Venue; Filing of Complaint; Application for Preliminary Injunction. | Section 6-5-143
Venue; filing of complaint; application for preliminary injunction.
(a) Such action shall be commenced in the circuit court of the county in which the property is located.
(b) At or before the commencement of the action, a verified copy of the complaint alleging the facts constituting the nuisance shall... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-2/section-6-5-144/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution.›Section 6-5-144 - Bond for Preliminary Injunction or Temporary Restraining Order Prior to Hearing. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution. › Section 6-5-144 - Bond for Preliminary Injunction or Temporary Restraining Order Prior to Hearing. | Section 6-5-144
Bond for preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order prior to hearing.
No preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order shall be issued before hearing in any action commenced by a citizen or citizens under the provisions of this division unless such citizen or citizens have made bond i... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-2/section-6-5-145/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution.›Section 6-5-145 - Issuance and Return of Temporary Restraining Order; Return of Inventory; Contempt... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution. › Section 6-5-145 - Issuance and Return of Temporary Restraining Order; Return of Inventory; Contempt for Violation of Restraining Order. | Section 6-5-145
Issuance and return of temporary restraining order; return of inventory; contempt for violation of restraining order.
(a) Where such application for a preliminary injunction has been made, the court or judge thereof may, on the application of the plaintiff, issue an ex parte temporary restraining order,... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-2/section-6-5-146/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution.›Section 6-5-146 - Service of Complaint on and Answer by Defendants; Granting of Preliminary Injuncti... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution. › Section 6-5-146 - Service of Complaint on and Answer by Defendants; Granting of Preliminary Injunction. | Section 6-5-146
Service of complaint on and answer by defendants; granting of preliminary injunction.
(a) A copy of the complaint, together with a notice of the time and place of the hearing of the application for a preliminary injunction, shall be served upon the defendants at least five days before such hearing. If t... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-2/section-6-5-147/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution.›Section 6-5-147 - Closing Place Pending Final Decision - Order. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution. › Section 6-5-147 - Closing Place Pending Final Decision - Order. | Section 6-5-147
Closing place pending final decision - Order.
(a) If on the hearing for a preliminary injunction it shall appear that the person owning, in control, or in charge of the nuisance so enjoined has received five days' notice of the hearing, then, unless such person shall show to the satisfaction of the cour... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-2/section-6-5-149/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution.›Section 6-5-149 - Precedence of Action Over Other Cases; Evidence; Dismissal of Action; Continuance;... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution. › Section 6-5-149 - Precedence of Action Over Other Cases; Evidence; Dismissal of Action; Continuance; Costs; Judgment. | Section 6-5-149
Precedence of action over other cases; evidence; dismissal of action; continuance; costs; judgment.
(a) The action, when commenced, shall have precedence over all other cases except injunctions.
(b) In such action, evidence of the general reputation of the place or any admission or finding of guilt of a... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-2/section-6-5-148/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution.›Section 6-5-148 - Closing Place Pending Final Decision - Release of Property on Bond. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution. › Section 6-5-148 - Closing Place Pending Final Decision - Release of Property on Bond. | Section 6-5-148
Closing place pending final decision - Release of property on bond.
The owner or owners of any real property or personal property closed or restrained, or to be closed or restrained, may appear at any time between the filing of the complaint and the hearing of the application for a permanent injunction,... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-2/section-6-5-150/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution.›Section 6-5-150 - Grant and Effect of Permanent Injunction. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution. › Section 6-5-150 - Grant and Effect of Permanent Injunction. | Section 6-5-150
Grant and effect of permanent injunction.
If upon the final hearing the allegations are sustained to the satisfaction of the court or judge, the court or judge shall enter a judgment restraining the defendants and all other persons from continuing the nuisance. When any injunction has been granted, it s... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-2/section-6-5-151/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution.›Section 6-5-151 - Order of Abatement; Sale of Property. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution. › Section 6-5-151 - Order of Abatement; Sale of Property. | Section 6-5-151
Order of abatement; sale of property.
(a) If the existence of the nuisance is admitted or established in an action as provided in this division, or in a criminal proceeding in the circuit court, an order of abatement shall be entered as a part of the judgment in the case, which shall direct the removal ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-2/section-6-5-152/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution.›Section 6-5-152 - Fees of Officers Selling Property, Etc. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution. › Section 6-5-152 - Fees of Officers Selling Property, Etc. | Section 6-5-152
Fees of officers selling property, etc.
For removing and selling the personal property and contents, the officer shall be entitled to charge and receive the same fees as he would for levying and selling like property on execution; and, for closing the place and keeping it closed, a reasonable fee shall ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-2/section-6-5-153/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution.›Section 6-5-153 - Effect of Establishment of Nuisance in Criminal Proceedings. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution. › Section 6-5-153 - Effect of Establishment of Nuisance in Criminal Proceedings. | Section 6-5-153
Effect of establishment of nuisance in criminal proceedings.
In case the existence of such nuisance is established in a criminal proceeding in a court not having equitable jurisdiction, the district attorney shall proceed promptly under this division to enforce the provisions and penalties thereof, and ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-2/section-6-5-154/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution.›Section 6-5-154 - Violations Constituting Contempt; Proceedings Thereon. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 2 - Lewdness, Assignation, or Prostitution. › Section 6-5-154 - Violations Constituting Contempt; Proceedings Thereon. | Section 6-5-154
Violations constituting contempt; proceedings thereon.
(a) In case of the violation of any injunction or closing order granted under the provisions of this division or of any restraining order or the commission of any contempt of court in proceedings under this division, the court or the judge thereof m... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-155/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-155 - Legislative Findings and Declarations. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-155 - Legislative Findings and Declarations. | Section 6-5-155
Legislative findings and declarations.
The Legislature finds and declares the following:
(1) There is a drug crisis in the State of Alabama which is plaguing our neighborhoods and our housing and rental accommodations.
(2) Drugs have caused an increase in crime and violence and a deterioration in the ha... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-155-1/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-155.1 - Definitions. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-155.1 - Definitions. | Section 6-5-155.1
Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this division shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION. Any group, whether incorporated or unincorporated, affiliated with or organized for the benefi... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-155-2/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-155.2 - Who May File Action to Abate, Enjoin, and Prevent Drug-Related Nuisance; Commenc... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-155.2 - Who May File Action to Abate, Enjoin, and Prevent Drug-Related Nuisance; Commencement of Action. | Section 6-5-155.2
Who may file action to abate, enjoin, and prevent drug-related nuisance; commencement of action.
Wherever there is reason to believe that a drug-related nuisance exists, the Attorney General, district attorney, the attorney for the county or municipality, a person residing in the county in which the p... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-155-3/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-155.3 - Contents of Complaint; Supporting Affidavits. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-155.3 - Contents of Complaint; Supporting Affidavits. | Section 6-5-155.3
Contents of complaint; supporting affidavits.
(a) The complaint or an affidavit attached thereto shall describe the adverse impact associated with the drug-related nuisance upon the surrounding neighborhood. Adverse impact includes, without limitation, the presence of any one or more of the following ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-155-4/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-155.4 - Service of Summons and Complaint. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-155.4 - Service of Summons and Complaint. | Section 6-5-155.4
Service of summons and complaint.
A copy of the summons and complaint shall be served upon the defendant at least five business days prior to the first hearing in the action. Service shall be made in accordance with the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. If personal service cannot be made, service may ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-155-5/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-155.5 - Motion for Preliminary Injunction; Consolidation of Trial With Hearing on Motion... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-155.5 - Motion for Preliminary Injunction; Consolidation of Trial With Hearing on Motion; Other Equitable Relief. | Section 6-5-155.5
Motion for preliminary injunction; consolidation of trial with hearing on motion; other equitable relief.
(a) Upon a filing of a motion for a preliminary injunction to abate the drug-related nuisance, the plaintiff shall be entitled to a hearing on the motion within 10 business days of the filing. If ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-155-6/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-155.6 - Issuance of Ex Parte Restraining Order; Service; Inventory of Property Relating... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-155.6 - Issuance of Ex Parte Restraining Order; Service; Inventory of Property Relating to Nuisance; Violation of Order; Contempt of Court. | Section 6-5-155.6
Issuance of ex parte restraining order; service; inventory of property relating to nuisance; violation of order; contempt of court.
(a) The court, upon the application of the plaintiff, may issue an ex parte restraining order, restraining the defendant and all other persons from removing, or in any ma... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-155-7/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-155.7 - Civil Penalty. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-155.7 - Civil Penalty. | Section 6-5-155.7
Civil penalty.
In any action brought under this division, the complainants may request, and the court at its discretion may order a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each day the nuisance exists, with the penalty payable to the general fund of the municipality in which the nuisa... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-155-8/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-155.8 - Protection of Witnesses. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-155.8 - Protection of Witnesses. | Section 6-5-155.8
Protection of witnesses.
If proof of the existence of the drug-related nuisance depends, in whole or in part, upon the affidavits of witnesses who are not law enforcement officers, upon a showing of prior threats of violence or acts of violence by any defendant or other person using the property alleg... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-155-9/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-155.9 - Previous Conviction Not Required. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-155.9 - Previous Conviction Not Required. | Section 6-5-155.9
Previous conviction not required.
A previous conviction of the defendant, or anyone, shall not be required to demonstrate a drug-related nuisance.
(Acts 1996, No. 96-566, p. 849, §10.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-156/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-156 - Security Bond. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-156 - Security Bond. | Section 6-5-156
Security bond.
No security bond shall be required to issue a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order sought by the Attorney General, district attorney, or an attorney appearing for the county or municipality. Otherwise, at the discretion of the court, a security bond may be required to iss... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-156-1/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-156.1 - Evidence of General Reputation of Property. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-156.1 - Evidence of General Reputation of Property. | Section 6-5-156.1
Evidence of general reputation of property.
In an action brought under this division, evidence of the general reputation of the property of the defendant shall be admissible for the purpose of proving a drug-related nuisance, and for the purpose of proving the knowledge of the defendant of the drug-re... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-156-2/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-156.2 - Dismissal of Complaint Filed by Private Citizen; Prosecution by District Attorne... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-156.2 - Dismissal of Complaint Filed by Private Citizen; Prosecution by District Attorney or Prosecuting Attorney; Substitution of Complainant. | Section 6-5-156.2
Dismissal of complaint filed by private citizen; prosecution by district attorney or prosecuting attorney; substitution of complainant.
(a) If a complaint is filed by a private citizen, it may not be dismissed except upon a sworn statement by the complainant and his or her attorney, setting forth the ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-156-3/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-156.3 - Standard of Proof; Damages and Other Relief; Jurisdiction and Powers of Court; A... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-156.3 - Standard of Proof; Damages and Other Relief; Jurisdiction and Powers of Court; Appointment of Receiver; Eviction of Tenant. | Section 6-5-156.3
Standard of proof; damages and other relief; jurisdiction and powers of court; appointment of receiver; eviction of tenant.
(a) The plaintiff is required by a preponderance of the evidence to establish that a drug-related nuisance exists. The plaintiff is required by clear and convincing evidence to e... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-156-4/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-156.4 - Violation of Court Order; Additional Orders Necessary to Abatement; Suspension o... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-156.4 - Violation of Court Order; Additional Orders Necessary to Abatement; Suspension or Cancellation of Order. | Section 6-5-156.4
Violation of court order; additional orders necessary to abatement; suspension or cancellation of order.
(a) A violation of any court order issued pursuant to this division is punishable as a contempt of court by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than seventy-five thousand d... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-3/section-6-5-156-5/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances›Section 6-5-156.5 - Frivolous or Bad Faith Action. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances › Section 6-5-156.5 - Frivolous or Bad Faith Action. | Section 6-5-156.5
Frivolous or bad faith action.
If the action is brought by a private citizen and the court finds that the action was frivolous or motivated by bad faith, costs and attorney fees may be taxed to the person.
(Acts 1996, No. 96-566, p. 849, §16.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-4/section-6-5-160/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 4 - Obscene Nuisances.›Section 6-5-160 - Legislative Findings. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 4 - Obscene Nuisances. › Section 6-5-160 - Legislative Findings. | Section 6-5-160
Legislative findings.
The Legislature of Alabama finds and declares:
(1) That in order to protect children from exposure to obscenity, prevent assaults on the sensibilities of unwilling adults by the purveyor of obscene material, and suppress the proliferation of "adult-only video stores," "adult bookst... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-4/section-6-5-160-1/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 4 - Obscene Nuisances.›Section 6-5-160.1 - Cause of Action for Public Nuisance. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 4 - Obscene Nuisances. › Section 6-5-160.1 - Cause of Action for Public Nuisance. | Section 6-5-160.1
Cause of action for public nuisance.
It is hereby declared that the use of any premise to distribute obscene material to minors in violation of Division 5 (commencing with Section 13A-12-200.1), Article 4, Chapter 12, Title 13A is a public nuisance and the Attorney General, district attorney, or, when... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-4/section-6-5-160-2/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 4 - Obscene Nuisances.›Section 6-5-160.2 - Security Bond for Preliminary Injunction, Etc. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 4 - Obscene Nuisances. › Section 6-5-160.2 - Security Bond for Preliminary Injunction, Etc. | Section 6-5-160.2
Security bond for preliminary injunction, etc.
No security bond shall be required to issue a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order sought by the Attorney General, district attorney, or an attorney appearing for the county or municipality. At the discretion of the court, a security bond... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-4/section-6-5-160-3/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 4 - Obscene Nuisances.›Section 6-5-160.3 - Standards of Proof; Remedies; Enforcement. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 4 - Obscene Nuisances. › Section 6-5-160.3 - Standards of Proof; Remedies; Enforcement. | Section 6-5-160.3
Standards of proof; remedies; enforcement.
(a) A plaintiff is required by a preponderance of the evidence to establish that a nuisance exists. The plaintiff is required by clear and convincing evidence to establish that the owner of the property who is not a resident or in actual possession of the pro... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-9/division-4/section-6-5-160-4/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 9 - Nuisances.›Division 4 - Obscene Nuisances.›Section 6-5-160.4 - Violation, Suspension, Cancellation of Abatement Order. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 9 - Nuisances. › Division 4 - Obscene Nuisances. › Section 6-5-160.4 - Violation, Suspension, Cancellation of Abatement Order. | Section 6-5-160.4
Violation, suspension, cancellation of abatement order.
(a) A violation of any court order issued pursuant to this division is punishable as a contempt of court by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than thirty thousand dollars ($30,000), or by imprisonment for not more than ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-10/section-6-5-170/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 10 - False Imprisonment.›Section 6-5-170 - Definition. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 10 - False Imprisonment. › Section 6-5-170 - Definition. | Section 6-5-170
Definition.
False imprisonment consists in the unlawful detention of the person of another for any length of time whereby he is deprived of his personal liberty.
(Code 1907, §4238; Code 1923, §7967; Code 1940, T. 7, §962.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-11/section-6-5-180/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander.›Section 6-5-180 - Import of Accusations of False Swearing or Commission of Crime. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander. › Section 6-5-180 - Import of Accusations of False Swearing or Commission of Crime. | Section 6-5-180
Import of accusations of false swearing or commission of crime.
Every accusation of false swearing presumptively imports a charge of perjury, and every accusation importing the commission of a crime punishable by indictment must be held presumptively to mean what the language used ordinarily imports.
(C... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-11/section-6-5-181/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander.›Section 6-5-181 - Words Falsely Imputing Woman's Chastity Actionable. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander. › Section 6-5-181 - Words Falsely Imputing Woman's Chastity Actionable. | Section 6-5-181
Words falsely imputing woman's chastity actionable.
Any words written, spoken, or printed of any woman falsely imputing to her a want of chastity are actionable without proof of special damages.
(Code 1852, §2220; Code 1867, §2622; Code 1876, §2971; Code 1886, §2727; Code 1896, §1440; Code 1907, §3748; ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-11/section-6-5-182/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander.›Section 6-5-182 - Libel or Slander - Burden of Proof. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander. › Section 6-5-182 - Libel or Slander - Burden of Proof. | Section 6-5-182
Libel or slander - Burden of proof.
In an action for libel or slander, the plaintiff must prove, unless it shall be admitted by the defendant, the facts showing that the alleged defamatory matter was published or spoken of the plaintiff.
(Code 1923, §7357; Code 1940, T. 7, §910.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-11/section-6-5-183/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander.›Section 6-5-183 - Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - Evidence of Truth or Circumstances. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander. › Section 6-5-183 - Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - Evidence of Truth or Circumstances. | Section 6-5-183
Libel or slander - Mitigation of damages - Evidence of truth or circumstances.
In all actions of slander or libel, the truth of the words spoken or written or the circumstances under which they were spoken or written may be given in evidence under a general denial in mitigation of the damages.
(Code 185... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-11/section-6-5-184/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander.›Section 6-5-184 - Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - Retraction. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander. › Section 6-5-184 - Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - Retraction. | Section 6-5-184
Libel or slander - Mitigation of damages - Retraction.
The defendant in an action of slander or libel may prove under a general denial in mitigation of damages that the charge was made in good faith by mistake or through inadvertence or misapprehension, and that he has retracted the charge in the same m... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-11/section-6-5-185/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander.›Section 6-5-185 - Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - When Only Actual Damages Recoverable. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander. › Section 6-5-185 - Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - When Only Actual Damages Recoverable. | Section 6-5-185
Libel or slander - Mitigation of damages - When only actual damages recoverable.
In an action of slander or libel, if a retraction as provided in Section 6-5-184 shall be published in such medium within 10 days of the date of the publication, then the plaintiff in such case shall recover only actual dam... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-11/section-6-5-186/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander.›Section 6-5-186 - Prerequisites to Recovery of Vindictive or Punitive Damages in Action for Libel. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander. › Section 6-5-186 - Prerequisites to Recovery of Vindictive or Punitive Damages in Action for Libel. | Section 6-5-186
Prerequisites to recovery of vindictive or punitive damages in action for libel.
Vindictive or punitive damages shall not be recovered in any action for libel on account of any publication unless (1) it shall be proved that the publication was made by the defendant with knowledge that the matter publish... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-11/section-6-5-187/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander.›Section 6-5-187 - Truth of Charges Against Public Persons May Be Proved. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander. › Section 6-5-187 - Truth of Charges Against Public Persons May Be Proved. | Section 6-5-187
Truth of charges against public persons may be proved.
In civil actions for the publication of papers investigating the official conduct of officers or persons in public capacity or when the matter published is proper for public information, the truth thereof may be given in evidence.
(Code 1852, §2225;... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-11/section-6-5-188/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander.›Section 6-5-188 - Effect of Retraction and Tender of Money. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander. › Section 6-5-188 - Effect of Retraction and Tender of Money. | Section 6-5-188
Effect of retraction and tender of money.
If the defendant, after or before an action is commenced, makes the retraction recited in Sections 6-5-184 through 6-5-186 and also tenders to the plaintiff a compensation in money, bringing the same into court, the plaintiff can recover no costs if the jury bel... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-11/section-6-5-189/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander.›Section 6-5-189 - Effect of Tender of Money. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander. › Section 6-5-189 - Effect of Tender of Money. | Section 6-5-189
Effect of tender of money.
The receipt of money tendered before an action is commenced is a bar to the action and, if after an action is commenced, such releases the defendant from all damages and costs, except the costs which accrued before the tender and receipt of the money.
(Code 1852, §2223; Code 1... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-12/section-6-5-200/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 12 - Adverse Possession.›Section 6-5-200 - When Title to Land Conferred or Defeated; When Claim May Be Defended or Prosecuted... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 12 - Adverse Possession. › Section 6-5-200 - When Title to Land Conferred or Defeated; When Claim May Be Defended or Prosecuted; Construction of Section. | Section 6-5-200
When title to land conferred or defeated; when claim may be defended or prosecuted; construction of section.
(a) Adverse possession cannot confer or defeat title to land unless:
(1) The party setting it up shall show that a deed or other color of title purporting to convey title to him has been duly rec... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-13/section-6-5-210/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally.›Section 6-5-210 - Rights Above and Below Surface. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally. › Section 6-5-210 - Rights Above and Below Surface. | Section 6-5-210
Rights above and below surface.
The owner of realty having title downwards and upwards indefinitely, any unlawful interference with his rights, below or above the surface alike, gives him a right of action.
(Code 1907, §2457; Code 1923, §5663; Code 1940, T. 7, §87.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-13/section-6-5-211/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally.›Section 6-5-211 - Slander of Title. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally. › Section 6-5-211 - Slander of Title. | Section 6-5-211
Slander of title.
The owner of any estate in lands may commence an action for libelous or slanderous words falsely and maliciously impugning his title.
(Code 1907, §2459; Code 1923, §5665; Code 1940, T. 7, §89.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-13/section-6-5-212/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally.›Section 6-5-212 - Bare Right of Possession. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally. › Section 6-5-212 - Bare Right of Possession. | Section 6-5-212
Bare right of possession.
The bare right of possession to lands authorizes their recovery by the owner of such right and also damages for the withholding of the right.
(Code 1907, §2453; Code 1923, §5659; Code 1940, T. 7, §83.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-13/section-6-5-213/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally.›Section 6-5-213 - Bare Possession. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally. › Section 6-5-213 - Bare Possession. | Section 6-5-213
Bare possession.
The bare possession of land authorizes the possessor to recover damages from any person who wrongfully, in any manner, interferes with such possession.
(Code 1907, §2454; Code 1923, §5660; Code 1940, T. 7, §84.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-13/section-6-5-214/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally.›Section 6-5-214 - Action for Trespass by Person Having Bare Title. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally. › Section 6-5-214 - Action for Trespass by Person Having Bare Title. | Section 6-5-214
Action for trespass by person having bare title.
The person having title to lands, if no one is in actual possession under the same title with him, may commence an action for trespass thereon; and if a tenant is in possession and the trespass is such as injures the freehold, the owner, a remainderman, o... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-13/section-6-5-215/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally.›Section 6-5-215 - When Possession Disputed. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally. › Section 6-5-215 - When Possession Disputed. | Section 6-5-215
When possession disputed.
Where two persons claim to have actual possession of the same land, he is deemed in possession who has the legal title, and the other is a trespasser.
(Code 1907, §2456; Code 1923, §5662; Code 1940, T. 7, §86.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-13/section-6-5-216/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally.›Section 6-5-216 - Unlawful Interference With Right-of-Way. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally. › Section 6-5-216 - Unlawful Interference With Right-of-Way. | Section 6-5-216
Unlawful interference with right-of-way.
The unlawful interference with the right-of-way, or of common, is a trespass to the party entitled thereto.
(Code 1907, §2458; Code 1923, §5664; Code 1940, T. 7, §88.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-13/section-6-5-217/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally.›Section 6-5-217 - Damages for Continuous Trespass. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally. › Section 6-5-217 - Damages for Continuous Trespass. | Section 6-5-217
Damages for continuous trespass.
Damages for continuous trespass are limited to those which have occurred before and up to the trial. Subsequent damages flowing from a continuance of the trespass give a new cause of action.
(Code 1907, §2460; Code 1923, §5666; Code 1940, T. 7, §90.) |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-13/section-6-5-218/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally.›Section 6-5-218 - Rule of Prescription Regarding Damages Arising Out of Improvements to Real Propert... | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 13 - Real Property Actions Generally. › Section 6-5-218 - Rule of Prescription Regarding Damages Arising Out of Improvements to Real Property. | Section 6-5-218
Rule of prescription regarding damages arising out of improvements to real property.
(a) No action in tort, contract, or otherwise shall be commenced against any person performing or furnishing the design, planning, supervision, or observation of construction or the construction of an improvement to rea... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-13a/section-6-5-220/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 13A - Actions Against Architects, Contractors, Engineers.›Section 6-5-220 - Definitions. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 13A - Actions Against Architects, Contractors, Engineers. › Section 6-5-220 - Definitions. | Section 6-5-220
Definitions.
As used in this article, the following words and phrases used herein shall have the following meaning ascribed to them:
(a) BUILDER. Any individual, partnership, firm, or corporation that constructed, or performed or managed the construction of, an improvement, or any portion thereof, on or... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-13a/section-6-5-221/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 13A - Actions Against Architects, Contractors, Engineers.›Section 6-5-221 - Limitation on Time for Commencement of Action. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 13A - Actions Against Architects, Contractors, Engineers. › Section 6-5-221 - Limitation on Time for Commencement of Action. | Section 6-5-221
Limitation on time for commencement of action.
(a) All civil actions in tort, contract, or otherwise against any architect or engineer performing or furnishing the design, planning, specifications, testing, supervision, administration, or observation of any construction of any improvement on or to real ... |
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-6/chapter-5/article-13a/section-6-5-222/ | AL | Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Code of Alabama›2023 Code of Alabama›Title 6 - Civil Practice.›Chapter 5 - Actions.›Article 13A - Actions Against Architects, Contractors, Engineers.›Section 6-5-222 - Statute of Limitations - Computation of Period. | 2023 Code of Alabama › Title 6 - Civil Practice. › Chapter 5 - Actions. › Article 13A - Actions Against Architects, Contractors, Engineers. › Section 6-5-222 - Statute of Limitations - Computation of Period. | Section 6-5-222
Statute of limitations - Computation of period.
Section 6-5-221 shall be subject to all existing provisions of law relating to the computation of statutory periods of limitation for the commencement of actions, set forth in Sections 6-2-1, 6-2-2, 6-2-3, 6-2-5, 6-2-6, 6-2-8, 6-2-9, 6-2-10, 6-2-13, 6-2-15... |
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