Alabama § 8-4-2 - Damages on Protest for Nonpayment in Place of All Charges Except Costs.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-4-2 — Damages on Protest for Nonpayment in Place of All Charges Except Costs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-4-2. Damages on Protest for Nonpayment in Place of All Charges Except Costs.
Damages on protest for nonpayment of bills of exchange are in the place of all charges except costs of protest incurred previous to and at the time of giving notice of nonpayment, but the holder may recover legal interest upon the aggregate amount of the principal sum specified in such bill and of the damages thereon from the time at which payment of the principal sum has been demanded, and costs of protest.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-4-2
What does Code of Alabama § 8-4-2 cover?
Section 8-4-2 ("Damages on Protest for Nonpayment in Place of All Charges Except Costs.") 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 § 8-4-2?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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