Alabama § 35-11-311 - Enforcement of Lien.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-11-311 — Enforcement of Lien., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-11-311. Enforcement of Lien.
For the enforcement of such lien, the owner of such boom, bulkhead, piles or other structure, may have process of attachment from any court having jurisdiction of the amount claimed leviable upon the vessel, boat, flatboat, raft, log or stick of timber or wood upon which the lien exists:
(1) When such claim is due and the defendant, on demand, fails or refuses to pay the same.
(2) Whether such claim is due or not, when the defendant has removed, or there is good reason to believe he is about to remove any of the property on which the lien declared in Section 35-11-310 exists, without paying such charges.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-11-311
What does Code of Alabama § 35-11-311 cover?
Section 35-11-311 ("Enforcement of Lien.") 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 § 35-11-311?
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