Alabama § 6-2-35 - Commencement of Actions - Five Years.
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§ 6-2-35. Commencement of Actions - Five Years.
The following must be commenced within five years:
(1) Where lands have been sold under a judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, all actions founded on an equity of redemption existing in any person not a party to the proceedings who claims under the mortgagor or grantor in the deed of trust; and
(2) Except as otherwise specifically provided for, all actions by the state or any subdivision thereof for the recovery of amounts claimed for licenses, other than business licenses defined in Section 11-51-90.1, municipal or county franchise taxes, or other taxes.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 6-2-35 cover?
Section 6-2-35 ("Commencement of Actions - Five Years.") 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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