Alabama § 1-1-16 - Severability of Provisions of Code and Statutes.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 1-1-16 — Severability of Provisions of Code and Statutes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-1-16. Severability of Provisions of Code and Statutes.
If any provision of this Code or any amendment hereto, or any other statute, or the application thereof to any person, thing or circumstances, is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the provisions or application of this Code or such amendment or statute that can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Code and such amendments and statutes are declared to be severable.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 1-1-16
What does Code of Alabama § 1-1-16 cover?
Section 1-1-16 ("Severability of Provisions of Code and Statutes.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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