Alabama § 6-2-9 - Suspension of Limitation - Claims Against Estates.
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§ 6-2-9. Suspension of Limitation - Claims Against Estates.
Where a claim against the estate of a decedent has been duly presented, the limitation for the commencement of an action thereon is suspended until the personal representative, heir, or devisee of such decedent shall, by notice in writing, dispute the validity of such claim in whole or in part.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 6-2-9 ("Suspension of Limitation - Claims Against Estates.") 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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