Alabama § 7-9A-920 - Interstate Matters.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 7-9A-920 — Interstate Matters., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-9A-920. Interstate Matters.
(a) Subject to subsection (b), an assignment made under the law of another state must be recognized and enforced on an issue if the result for the issue would be substantially similar to the result for the issue if the assignment had been made under this part.
(b) If a claim for wages, salaries, or commissions or a governmental claim exists in another state, for the purpose of determining the priority of the claim under Section 7-9A-915(f)(2), the assignee shall use the amount asserted or determined under the law of the other state.
(c) If an assignee determines that a creditor should receive the treatment the creditor would receive under an assignment made under the law of another state, the assignee may treat the creditor as the creditor would be treated in the other state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 7-9A-920
What does Code of Alabama § 7-9A-920 cover?
Section 7-9A-920 ("Interstate Matters.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 7-9A-920?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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