Alabama § 6-5-440 - Simultaneous Actions for Same Cause Against Same Party Prohibited.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 6-5-440 — Simultaneous Actions for Same Cause Against Same Party Prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-5-440. Simultaneous Actions for Same Cause Against Same Party Prohibited.
No plaintiff is entitled to prosecute two actions in the courts of this state at the same time for the same cause and against the same party. In such a case, the defendant may require the plaintiff to elect which he will prosecute, if commenced simultaneously, and the pendency of the former is a good defense to the latter if commenced at different times.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 6-5-440
What does Code of Alabama § 6-5-440 cover?
Section 6-5-440 ("Simultaneous Actions for Same Cause Against Same Party Prohibited.") 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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