Alabama § 6-6-390 - When Process of Garnishment Obtainable.
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§ 6-6-390. When Process of Garnishment Obtainable.
The plaintiff in any pending action for the recovery of money or the plaintiff or assignee in any judgment on which execution can issue may obtain process of garnishment as defined in Section 6-6-370; provided, that no garnishment shall issue prior to a final judgment, pursuant to this section and Sections 6-6-291 through 6-6-294, unless there is a showing that such garnishment is necessary because of extraordinary circumstances.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 6-6-390 cover?
Section 6-6-390 ("When Process of Garnishment Obtainable.") 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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