Alabama § 8-21A-8 - Dealer’s Action Against Supplier for Violations; Civil Liability and Remedies.

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§ 8-21A-8. Dealer’s Action Against Supplier for Violations; Civil Liability and Remedies.

Any dealer may bring an action against a supplier in court of competent jurisdiction for damages sustained by the dealer as a result of supplier’s violation of any part of this chapter, together with the actual costs of the action, including but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees along with any consequential damages sustained by the dealer. Dealer may also be granted injunctive relief against the unlawful termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or change in competitive circumstances by the supplier. The remedies set forth in this section shall not be deemed exclusive and shall be in addition to any other remedies permitted by law.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 8-21A-8 ("Dealer’s Action Against Supplier for Violations; Civil Liability and Remedies.") 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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