Alabama § 39-5-4 - Actions to Enjoin Letting or Execution of Such Contracts or Payment of Public Funds Thereunder.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 39-5-4 — Actions to Enjoin Letting or Execution of Such Contracts or Payment of Public Funds Thereunder., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-5-4. Actions to Enjoin Letting or Execution of Such Contracts or Payment of Public Funds Thereunder.
The Attorney General, a bona fide unsuccessful or disqualified bidder, or any interested citizen may maintain an action to enjoin the letting or execution of any public works contract in violation of or contrary to the provisions of this title or any other statute and may enjoin payment of any public funds under any such contract. In the case of a successful action brought by a bidder, reasonable bid preparation costs shall be recoverable by that bidder. The action shall be commenced within 45 days of the contract award.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 39-5-4 cover?
Section 39-5-4 ("Actions to Enjoin Letting or Execution of Such Contracts or Payment of Public Funds Thereunder.") 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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