Alabama § 3-5-9 - Proceedings and Entry of Judgment Discharging Livestock or Animal, Etc., Where Same Adjudged Not Unlawfully at Large.
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§ 3-5-9. Proceedings and Entry of Judgment Discharging Livestock or Animal, Etc., Where Same Adjudged Not Unlawfully at Large.
If on the trial of any action or proceeding brought under this chapter it is ascertained and adjudged by the judge of the district court that the livestock or animal taken up by the party complaining was not unlawfully at large upon the premises of another or upon the public lands, highways, roads or streets in the State of Alabama, he shall enter a judgment directing that such livestock or animal be discharged and taxing the party complaining with all the costs.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 3-5-9 cover?
Section 3-5-9 ("Proceedings and Entry of Judgment Discharging Livestock or Animal, Etc., Where Same Adjudged Not Unlawfully at Large.") 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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