Alabama § 6-6-82 - Notice of Levy - Resident Defendants.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 6-6-82 — Notice of Levy - Resident Defendants., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-6-82. Notice of Levy - Resident Defendants.
Notice of the levy of the attachment shall be given in writing by the sheriff, or other person who makes such levy, to the defendant in person or notice thereof in writing left at his residence, if resident in the county and, if not resident in the county, but a resident of the state, then by posting up a written notice at the courthouse door and by sending a copy of the same by mail addressed to the defendant at the post office nearest his residence.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 6-6-82
What does Code of Alabama § 6-6-82 cover?
Section 6-6-82 ("Notice of Levy - Resident Defendants.") 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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