Alabama § 6-5-708 - Accrual of Action.
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§ 6-5-708. Accrual of Action.
This article shall only apply to a cause of action which accrues after April 24, 2012. The amendatory provisions of Act 2023-316 shall only apply to causes of action which accrue after August 1, 2023. Pursuant to this article, a cause of action accrues at the time of property damage or the occurrence of the personal injury or death that is made the basis of the civil action.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 6-5-708 cover?
Section 6-5-708 ("Accrual of Action.") 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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