Ala. Code §§ 35-9-1 to 35-9-100 § 35-9-85
Trial Upon Delivery of Counter Affidavit.
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Repealed by Act 2006-316, p. 668, §3, effective January 1, 2007.
Section 35-9-85 of the Alabama Code, which once governed trial procedures upon delivery of a counter affidavit in landlord-tenant matters, was formally repealed by Act 2006-316 effective January 1, 2007. As a result, this provision no longer carries any legal force or effect. Any procedures it previously established have been superseded by subsequent Alabama law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Alabama should be aware that § 35-9-85, which previously addressed trial procedures upon delivery of a counter affidavit, was repealed by Act 2006-316 and has not been operative since January 1, 2007. Compliant operators look to current Alabama landlord-tenant statutes for guidance on dispute and trial procedures rather than this defunct provision. Consulting updated versions of the Alabama Code is the general practice for staying current with applicable procedural requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Alabama should know that § 35-9-85, once part of the state's landlord-tenant procedural framework, was repealed by Act 2006-316 and has had no legal effect since January 1, 2007. Any rights or procedures that may have existed under this section are no longer governed by it, and current Alabama law controls relevant proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources can help identify which current provisions apply to a given procedural situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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