Alabama § 6-6-48 - By One Nonresident Against Another Nonresident.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 6-6-48 — By One Nonresident Against Another Nonresident., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-6-48. By One Nonresident Against Another Nonresident.
A nonresident of this state may sue out an attachment against a nonresident for an existing debt or ascertained liability; but the plaintiff, his agent or attorney is required, in addition to the oath necessary in other cases, to swear that, according to the best of his knowledge, information and belief, the defendant has not sufficient property within the state of his residence wherefrom to satisfy the debt and must also give bond as in other cases, with surety resident in this state.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 6-6-48 cover?
Section 6-6-48 ("By One Nonresident Against Another Nonresident.") 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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