Ala. Code §§ 6-5-155 to 6-5-156.5 § 6-5-156
Security Bond.
Operative Text
No security bond shall be required to issue a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order sought by the Attorney General, district attorney, or an attorney appearing for the county or municipality. Otherwise, at the discretion of the court, a security bond may be required to issue a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order. Where relief is issued after an evidentiary hearing at which witnesses are subject to cross examination, the court shall not require a security bond in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000).
Under Alabama Code §§ 6-5-155 to 6-5-156.5, when a court issues a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order, the requirement of a security bond depends on who is seeking the relief and how it is obtained. Government attorneys—such as the Attorney General, a district attorney, or a county or municipal attorney—are exempt from any bond requirement. For private parties, a court may require a bond at its discretion, but if the relief follows an evidentiary hearing where witnesses were subject to cross-examination, the bond cannot exceed $1,000.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ala. Code §§ 6-5-155 to 6-5-156.5, property owners or managers who become subject to a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order should be aware that the financial burden placed on the party seeking that order is limited by statute. When a government attorney pursues the injunction, no bond is required at all, meaning enforcement actions brought by public officials face fewer procedural hurdles. Operators who find themselves in litigation involving injunctive relief generally benefit from understanding how bond requirements—or the absence of them—can affect the pace and cost of court proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ala. Code §§ 6-5-155 to 6-5-156.5 contains provisions that may be relevant to tenants involved in housing-related court proceedings where injunctive relief is sought. If a government attorney is pursuing a restraining order or injunction on behalf of tenants or the public, no security bond is required, which can make it easier for such actions to proceed quickly. Tenants seeking to understand how these bond rules might apply to their circumstances—including whether a private party seeking an injunction against them faces a capped bond after a full evidentiary hearing—may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Alabama housing law.
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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