Alabama § 43-2-600 - When Matters of Controversy May Be Referred to Arbitration.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 43-2-600 — When Matters of Controversy May Be Referred to Arbitration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-2-600. When Matters of Controversy May Be Referred to Arbitration.
On the settlement of the estate of a decedent, when such estate is free from debt, the probate court in which such settlement may be pending has authority to refer all matters of controversy arising in such settlement to arbitration, if, in the opinion of the court, the interests of the parties can be best subserved thereby and the parties, or their attorneys, consent thereto.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 43-2-600 cover?
Section 43-2-600 ("When Matters of Controversy May Be Referred to Arbitration.") 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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