Alabama § 43-2-152 - Enforcement of Judgment Rendered Against Decedent Before His or Her Death.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 43-2-152 — Enforcement of Judgment Rendered Against Decedent Before His or Her Death., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-2-152. Enforcement of Judgment Rendered Against Decedent Before His or Her Death.
When a judgment has been entered against a decedent before his or her death, no execution can issue thereon against his or her personal representative, except in the case provided for in Section 6-9-62; but such judgment may be revived against his or her personal representative by appropriate action or motion after the lapse of six months from the grant of letters; and Sections 43-2-709 and 43-2-810 through 43-2-812 are applicable to such proceeding.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 43-2-152
What does Code of Alabama § 43-2-152 cover?
Section 43-2-152 ("Enforcement of Judgment Rendered Against Decedent Before His or Her Death.") 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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