Alabama § 35-10-98 - Liability.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-10-98 — Liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-10-98. Liability.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), a satisfaction agent or any other person who executes an affidavit of satisfaction of a security instrument erroneously or as a result of negligence or non-compliance with this article is liable to the secured creditor for any actual economic damages caused by the recording of the satisfaction.
(b) This article does not apply to the liability of a satisfaction agent who executes an affidavit of satisfaction of a security instrument erroneously as a result of wantonness, recklessness, or deliberate misconduct, nor does this article apply to the liability of a person other than a satisfaction agent who erroneously executes an affidavit of satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-10-98
What does Code of Alabama § 35-10-98 cover?
Section 35-10-98 ("Liability.") 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 § 35-10-98?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 35-10-98" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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