Alabama § 43-2-198 - Service of Process - Generally.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 43-2-198 — Service of Process - Generally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-2-198. Service of Process - Generally.
Service of summons or other process may be made upon nonresident executors and administrators personally if found within the state. Such service may be made in any case by personal service upon them if found within the state, or by filing in the probate court granting letters a copy of the summons or other process and by sending a copy thereof through the mail to such executor or administrator and serving a copy thereof upon a resident surety, if there be one, as provided in Section 43-2-199.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 43-2-198
What does Code of Alabama § 43-2-198 cover?
Section 43-2-198 ("Service of Process - Generally.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 43-2-198?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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