Alabama § 43-2-46 - Postponing Issuance of Letters During Time for Appeal.
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§ 43-2-46. Postponing Issuance of Letters During Time for Appeal.
When there are contesting applicants for letters testamentary or of administration, no letters must issue until the time for taking an appeal from the judgment thereon has passed; and, if such appeal is taken, no letters in chief must be granted until the appeal is finally disposed of; but a special administrator may be appointed if necessary.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 43-2-46 cover?
Section 43-2-46 ("Postponing Issuance of Letters During Time for Appeal.") 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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