Alabama § 35-13-4 - Restoration of Property Upon Proof by Owner.

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-13-4 — Restoration of Property Upon Proof by Owner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 35-13-4. Restoration of Property Upon Proof by Owner.

The owner may, on notifying the taker or the person in possession, and proving the property by his own oath, or the oath of another, satisfactorily to the district court, obtain from such court an order to restore such property on the payment of the legal costs and charges thereon.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Code of Alabama § 35-13-4 cover?

Section 35-13-4 ("Restoration of Property Upon Proof by Owner.") 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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