Alabama § 6-6-565 - Time to Answer; Default Judgments.
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§ 6-6-565. Time to Answer; Default Judgments.
All defendants shall have 30 days from the date of service to answer the complaint, and those served by publication shall have 30 days after the perfection of such service so to answer. In default of answers by any defendants, judgments by default shall be entered against them, in accordance with civil practice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 6-6-565
What does Code of Alabama § 6-6-565 cover?
Section 6-6-565 ("Time to Answer; Default Judgments.") 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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