Alabama Statutes

§ 12-21-109 — Effect of Written Receipts, Releases, Discharges, and Judgments Entered Pursuant to Pro Tanto Settlements Generally

Alabama § 12-21-109

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 12Courts

Ch. 21Evidence and Witnesses

Art. 1General Provisions

Div. 1Evidence

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Ala. Code § 12-21-109 (2026).

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All receipts, releases and discharges in writing, whether of a debt of record, a contract under seal or otherwise, and all judgments entered pursuant to pro tanto settlements, must have effect according to their terms and the intentions of the parties thereto.

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Legislative History

(Code 1852, §2282; Code 1867, §2685; Code 1876, §3039; Code 1886, §2774; Code 1896, §1805; Code 1907, §3973; Code 1923, §7669; Code 1940, T. 7, §381; Acts 1985, No. 85-517, p. 611.)

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Effect of Rules of Supreme Court of Alabama

§ 12-1-10

Punishment by Courts for Contempt

§ 12-1-11

Appeal to Appellate Court by Attorney or Officer from Judgment of Contempt

§ 12-1-12

Grounds for Disqualification of Judges from Trial of Cases Generally

§ 12-1-13

Grounds for Disqualification of Justices of Supreme Court and Judges of Courts of Appeals from Participation in Decision of Cases

§ 12-1-14

Appointment, Powers, Compensation, Etc., of Special Judges for Circuit, District, or Probate Court

§ 12-1-14.1

Appointment of Special Judge Upon Request; Temporary Service

§ 12-1-14.2

Senior Judge Status

§ 12-1-15

Benefits to Which Judges, Officers, Employees, Etc., of Judicial Branch of Government Entitled; Uniformity of Treatment as to Benefits, Etc., of Supernumerary Justices and Judges and Retired Justices and Judges; Failure by Justice or Judge to Apply for Supernumerary or Retirement Benefits at Time of Leaving Active State Service Not to Forfeit Entitlement to Rights

§ 12-1-16

Voluntary Diminution of Compensation, Benefits, Etc., by Judges, Officers, Employees, Etc., of Judicial Branch of Government

§ 12-1-17

Reimbursement of Travel Expenses of Judges, Officers, Etc., of Appellate Courts Attending Judicial Colleges, Seminars, Etc

§ 12-1-18

Reimbursement of Travel Expenses of Circuit Judges, District Court Judges, Municipal Judges, Court-Supportive Personnel, Etc.; Effect of Failure to Attend Educational Conference, Seminar, Etc., When Attendance Ordered

§ 12-1-19

Monthly Reports of Clerks of Circuit, District and Municipal Courts as to Fines, Fees, Etc., Collected

§ 12-1-2

Vesting of Judicial Power of State Generally

§ 12-1-20

Appellate Courts, Administrative Office of Courts and Department of Court Management Authorized to Contract with Counties, Municipalities, Etc., for Offices and Other Physical Facilities for Courts

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