Alabama § 6-5-581 - Applicability and Effect on Inconsistent Provisions of Law.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 6-5-581 — Applicability and Effect on Inconsistent Provisions of Law., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-5-581. Applicability and Effect on Inconsistent Provisions of Law.
This article applies to all actions against legal service providers based on acts or omissions accruing after April 12, 1988, and, as to such causes of action, shall supersede any inconsistent provision of law.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 6-5-581
What does Code of Alabama § 6-5-581 cover?
Section 6-5-581 ("Applicability and Effect on Inconsistent Provisions of Law.") 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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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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