Alabama § 6-6-571 - Assessment of Costs.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 6-6-571 — Assessment of Costs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-6-571. Assessment of Costs.
(a) The court may assess the cost of a hearing held pursuant to the terms of this division, including the fee of the guardian ad litem, to the plaintiffs, provided that if any defendant files counterclaims or any person intervenes, the cost shall be assessed by the court as justice may require.
(b) In any case where it is found that the defendant fraudulently created the instrument that is sought to be canceled, the plaintiff shall be entitled to recover all costs, including reasonable attorney fees, incurred in bringing the action to cancel the instrument.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 6-6-571 cover?
Section 6-6-571 ("Assessment of Costs.") 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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