Alabama § 12-21-161 - Testimony of Attorney, Etc., for or Against Client.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 12-21-161 — Testimony of Attorney, Etc., for or Against Client., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-21-161. Testimony of Attorney, Etc., for or Against Client.
No attorney or his clerk shall be competent or compelled to testify in any court in this state for or against the client as to any matter or thing, knowledge of which may have been acquired from the client, or as to advice or counsel to the client given by virtue of the relation as attorney or given by reason of anticipated employment as attorney unless called to testify by the client, but shall be competent to testify, for or against the client, as to any matter or thing the knowledge of which may have been acquired in any other manner.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 12-21-161
What does Code of Alabama § 12-21-161 cover?
Section 12-21-161 ("Testimony of Attorney, Etc., for or Against Client.") 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 § 12-21-161?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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