Alabama § 26-1A-115 - Exoneration of Agent.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 26-1A-115 — Exoneration of Agent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-1A-115. Exoneration of Agent.
A provision in a power of attorney relieving an agent of liability for breach of duty is binding on the principal and the principal’s successors in interest except to the extent the provision:
(1) relieves the agent of liability for breach of duty committed dishonestly, with an improper motive, or with reckless indifference to the purposes of the power of attorney or the best interest of the principal; or
(2) was inserted as a result of an abuse of a confidential or fiduciary relationship with the principal.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 26-1A-115 cover?
Section 26-1A-115 ("Exoneration of Agent.") 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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