Alabama § 12-20-25 - Taking File in Pending Action from Office of Clerk, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 12-20-25 — Taking File in Pending Action from Office of Clerk, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-20-25. Taking File in Pending Action from Office of Clerk, Etc.
The file pertaining to a pending action shall not be taken from the office of the clerk, register or probate judge except by an attorney of record of a party to the action upon a receipt in writing signed by such attorney, stating the number and title of the case and the papers contained in the file. If any of such papers are lost, mislaid, destroyed or mutilated before a return of the file and a surrender of the receipt, the costs of substituting them must be paid by the attorney taking them.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 12-20-25
What does Code of Alabama § 12-20-25 cover?
Section 12-20-25 ("Taking File in Pending Action from Office of Clerk, Etc.") 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 § 12-20-25?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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