Alabama § 6-9-81 - Indemnity Bond.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 6-9-81 — Indemnity Bond., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-9-81. Indemnity Bond.
(a) When a reasonable doubt exists whether the personal property levied on belongs to the defendant or whether personal property alleged to be his is subject to levy and sale, the sheriff may require of the plaintiff, his agent or attorney a bond of indemnity, and if it is not given within 10 days thereafter, he may restore the property to the defendant, if levied on, or decline to levy, if one has not been made; but he may be required to levy and sell at any time thereafter on being indemnified.
(b) If any party having the prior lien refuses to give such indemnity on demand of the sheriff, the party having the next lien in order may give it and have the property sold for his benefit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 6-9-81
What does Code of Alabama § 6-9-81 cover?
Section 6-9-81 ("Indemnity Bond.") 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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