Alabama § 6-5-704 - Claims by Noncontractual Third Parties.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 6-5-704 — Claims by Noncontractual Third Parties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-5-704. Claims by Noncontractual Third Parties.
The contractor shall bear no civil liability for any alleged property damage, personal injury, death, or other civil claims made by noncontractual third parties arising from the design decisions or professional engineering judgment, including decisions relating to the proper scope or inspection of the project, by the awarding authority. This section shall not apply to either of the following situations:
(1) The contractor contracts in whole or in part to design the project or to provide professional engineering services as to the design of the project.
(2) The contractor undertakes to provide design or professional engineering services as to the project.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 6-5-704
What does Code of Alabama § 6-5-704 cover?
Section 6-5-704 ("Claims by Noncontractual Third Parties.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 6-5-704?
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