Alabama § 6-6-394 - Notice to Defendant.
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§ 6-6-394. Notice to Defendant.
When the defendant resides within the state and the garnishment is issued on a judgment or in a pending action in which an appearance has not been entered for the defendant, the officer issuing the garnishment must issue notice thereof to the defendant, which notice must be served on him at least five days before judgment against the garnishee.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 6-6-394
What does Code of Alabama § 6-6-394 cover?
Section 6-6-394 ("Notice to Defendant.") 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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