Alabama § 35-12-85 - Action to Establish a Claim.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-12-85 — Action to Establish a Claim., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-12-85. Action to Establish a Claim.
A person aggrieved by a decision of the Treasurer or whose claim has not been acted upon within 120 days after its filing may maintain an original action to establish the claim in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama, naming the Treasurer as a defendant. In any proceeding for determination of a claim to property under this article, the burden shall be upon the claimant to establish entitlement to the property by a preponderance of evidence. The proceeding shall be brought by the claimant within 90 days after the decision of the Treasurer.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-12-85
What does Code of Alabama § 35-12-85 cover?
Section 35-12-85 ("Action to Establish a Claim.") 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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