Alabama § 18-1A-233 - Restitution of Property and Damages.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 18-1A-233 — Restitution of Property and Damages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-1A-233. Restitution of Property and Damages.
If the action is dismissed for any reason, and the defendant has vacated the property under an order of possession or in reasonable contemplation of its taking by the plaintiff, the circuit court, upon demand of the defendant, shall order the plaintiff to (1) deliver possession of the property to the defendant or other person entitled thereto, and (2) pay damages to the defendant as justice requires, including damages for any injury to or impairment of the value of the property not within the reasonable control of the defendant.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 18-1A-233
What does Code of Alabama § 18-1A-233 cover?
Section 18-1A-233 ("Restitution of Property and Damages.") 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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