Alabama § 6-5-142 - By Whom Action to Abate and Perpetually Enjoin Nuisance Commenced.
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§ 6-5-142. By Whom Action to Abate and Perpetually Enjoin Nuisance Commenced.
Whenever a nuisance exists, the Attorney General of the state, the district attorney or assistant district attorney, or any citizen or citizens may commence an action in the name of the State of Alabama, upon the relation of such Attorney General or such other officer or person to abate such nuisance and to enjoin perpetually the person or persons maintaining the same from further maintenance thereof.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 6-5-142 ("By Whom Action to Abate and Perpetually Enjoin Nuisance Commenced.") 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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