Alabama § 39-5-6 - Provisions of Title Mandatory; Construction and Application of Title.
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§ 39-5-6. Provisions of Title Mandatory; Construction and Application of Title.
The provisions of this title are mandatory, and shall be construed to require strict competitive bidding on contracts for public works. The courts shall not invoke or apply any principle of quantum meruit, estoppel, or any other legal or equitable principle which would allow recovery for work and labor done or materials furnished under any contract let in violation of competitive bidding requirements as prescribed by law.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 39-5-6 cover?
Section 39-5-6 ("Provisions of Title Mandatory; Construction and Application of Title.") 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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