Alabama § 43-6-8 - Action by State to Recover Personal Property Distributed Without Authority.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 43-6-8 — Action by State to Recover Personal Property Distributed Without Authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-6-8. Action by State to Recover Personal Property Distributed Without Authority.
The state may enforce its right to any personal property to which it is entitled under the provisions of this chapter by action against any person into whose possession the same may come; and, if any personal representative pays any money or delivers any property to which the state is, under the provisions of this chapter, entitled, to any person not authorized to receive the same, such personal representative and his or her sureties are liable to the state for the amount of such money or value of such property and interest thereon from the time of such payment or delivery.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 43-6-8
What does Code of Alabama § 43-6-8 cover?
Section 43-6-8 ("Action by State to Recover Personal Property Distributed Without Authority.") 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 § 43-6-8?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 43-6-8 apply to my situation?
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