Alabama § 35-4-139 - Liability of Judges and Officers on Bonds.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-4-139 — Liability of Judges and Officers on Bonds., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-4-139. Liability of Judges and Officers on Bonds.
If any judge of probate shall fail to perform any of the duties required of him by this article, he shall be liable on his official bond to any party injured for all damages he may sustain; and, if any sheriff, constable, marshal, or other officer shall fail to file the notice provided for in this article, upon the levy by him of any process on real estate, he shall be liable on his bond for all damages resulting therefrom.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 35-4-139 cover?
Section 35-4-139 ("Liability of Judges and Officers on Bonds.") 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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