Alabama § 35-1-3 - Disposition of Unsolicited Goods Delivered by Mail or Common Carrier.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-1-3 — Disposition of Unsolicited Goods Delivered by Mail or Common Carrier., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-1-3. Disposition of Unsolicited Goods Delivered by Mail or Common Carrier.
Unless otherwise agreed, where unsolicited goods are delivered by mail or common carrier to a person, he has a right to refuse to accept delivery of the goods and is not bound to return such goods to the sender. If such unsolicited goods are addressed to or intended for the recipient, they shall be deemed a gift to the recipient, who may use them or dispose of them in any manner without any obligation to the sender.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-1-3
What does Code of Alabama § 35-1-3 cover?
Section 35-1-3 ("Disposition of Unsolicited Goods Delivered by Mail or Common Carrier.") 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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