Alabama § 16-8-40 - Acquisition of Property; Right to Sue and Contract; Execution of Process.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 16-8-40 — Acquisition of Property; Right to Sue and Contract; Execution of Process., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-8-40. Acquisition of Property; Right to Sue and Contract; Execution of Process.
(a) The county board of education shall have the right to acquire, purchase by the institution of condemnation proceedings if necessary, lease, receive, hold, transmit and convey the title to real and personal property for school purposes.
(b) It may sue and contract. All contracts shall be made after resolutions have been adopted by the board and spread upon its minutes.
(c) All processes shall be executed by service on the executive officer of the board.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 16-8-40
What does Code of Alabama § 16-8-40 cover?
Section 16-8-40 ("Acquisition of Property; Right to Sue and Contract; Execution of Process.") 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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