Alabama § 35-14-3 - Court in Which Action May Be Brought; Limitations; Further Proceedings Not Barred.
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§ 35-14-3. Court in Which Action May Be Brought; Limitations; Further Proceedings Not Barred.
Any action for the specific penalties given by this chapter may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction and must be brought within one year from the time the injury was committed and not after; and neither action brought, nor penalty incurred under any of the provisions of this chapter, is a bar to any action for further damages or to any criminal proceeding for any offense included in the acts for which such penalties are herein imposed or connected therewith.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-14-3
What does Code of Alabama § 35-14-3 cover?
Section 35-14-3 ("Court in Which Action May Be Brought; Limitations; Further Proceedings Not Barred.") 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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