Alabama § 6-9-95 - Levying Officer to Provide Sustenance for Unsold Livestock.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 6-9-95 — Levying Officer to Provide Sustenance for Unsold Livestock., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-9-95. Levying Officer to Provide Sustenance for Unsold Livestock.
When livestock is levied on and remains in the hands of the officer for sale, he or she must provide sustenance therefor, and it is his or her duty to hire out or employ the equine or equidae or other stock, if practicable, for their support. If unable to do so, he or she must be allowed by the court a reasonable compensation for their support, which he or she may retain from the proceeds of the sale.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 6-9-95
What does Code of Alabama § 6-9-95 cover?
Section 6-9-95 ("Levying Officer to Provide Sustenance for Unsold Livestock.") 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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