Alabama § 35-13-8 - Remedy of Owner When Taker Refuses to Deliver Property.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-13-8 — Remedy of Owner When Taker Refuses to Deliver Property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-13-8. Remedy of Owner When Taker Refuses to Deliver Property.
If the taker or the person in possession of the property fails to deliver the same to the owner on the order of the district court and the payment of, or offering to pay, all legal costs, charges, and expenses for keeping, such owner may recover the same; and the person failing also forfeits, to any person bringing an action for the same, double the appraised value of the property.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 35-13-8 cover?
Section 35-13-8 ("Remedy of Owner When Taker Refuses to Deliver Property.") 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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