Alabama § 9-9-4 - Who May Sign Petitions.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 9-9-4 — Who May Sign Petitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-9-4. Who May Sign Petitions.
All petitions provided for under this article may be signed by women, whether married or single, provided they own land in the proposed district; guardians may sign for their wards, and trustees, executors and administrators may sign for the estates represented by them; and, if the signature of any corporation is attested by its corporate seal, the same shall be sufficient evidence of the assent of the corporation.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 9-9-4
What does Code of Alabama § 9-9-4 cover?
Section 9-9-4 ("Who May Sign Petitions.") 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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