Alabama § 6-5-189 - Effect of Tender of Money.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 6-5-189 — Effect of Tender of Money., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-5-189. Effect of Tender of Money.
The receipt of money tendered before an action is commenced is a bar to the action and, if after an action is commenced, such releases the defendant from all damages and costs, except the costs which accrued before the tender and receipt of the money.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 6-5-189
What does Code of Alabama § 6-5-189 cover?
Section 6-5-189 ("Effect of Tender of Money.") 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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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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