Alabama § 1-1-9 - Existing Rights, Remedies and Defenses Preserved.
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§ 1-1-9. Existing Rights, Remedies and Defenses Preserved.
This Code shall not affect any existing right, remedy or defense, nor shall it affect any prosecution now commenced, or which shall be hereafter commenced, for any offense already committed. As to all such cases, the laws in force at the adoption of this Code shall continue in force. But this section does not apply to changes in forms of remedy or defense, to rules of evidence, nor to provisions authorizing amendments of process, proceedings or pleadings in civil cases.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 1-1-9
What does Code of Alabama § 1-1-9 cover?
Section 1-1-9 ("Existing Rights, Remedies and Defenses Preserved.") 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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