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§ 6-10-1 — Law Governing Exemptions and Claims

Alabama·Title 6 Civil Practice·Ch. 10 Exemptions·Art. 1 Exemptions from Levy and Sale Under Process·Div. 1 General Provisions
The right of homestead or other exemption shall be governed by the law in force when the debt or demand was created, but the mode or remedy for asserting, ascertaining, contesting, and determining claims thereto shall be as prescribed in this chapter.

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Legislative History

(Code 1876, §2844; Code 1886, §2542; Code 1896, §2068; Code 1907, §4195; Code 1923, §7917; Code 1940, T. 7, §660.)

Nearby Sections

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§ 6-1-1
Practice and Procedure in Certain Courts Not Affected by Repeal, Etc., of Prior Statutes; Rules of Supreme Court Not Affected by Adoption of Code
§ 6-1-2
Effect of Rules of Supreme Court of Alabama
§ 6-1-3
Rules for Expedited Civil Actions Under Certain Circumstances
§ 6-10-1
Law Governing Exemptions and Claims
§ 6-10-10
County and Municipal Property
§ 6-10-100
Proceedings to Set Apart Exemptions When Administration Not Granted on Decedent’s Estate Within 60 Days After Death - Generally
§ 6-10-101
Proceedings to Set Apart Exemptions When Administration Not Granted on Decedent’s Estate Within 60 Days After Death - Vesting of Title to Real Property in Surviving Spouse and Minors and Right to Possession Thereof
§ 6-10-102
Effect of Removal from Homestead
§ 6-10-103
Commissioners - Qualifications; Oath
§ 6-10-104
Commissioners - Compensation
§ 6-10-105
Recordation of Judgments Allotting Homestead Exemptions; Fee Therefor
§ 6-10-106
Proceedings to Set Aside Exemptions When Husband, Wife, or Parent Absent Seven Years and Residence Not Ascertainable - Generally
§ 6-10-107
Proceedings to Set Aside Exemptions When Husband, Wife or Parent Absent Seven Years and Residence Not Ascertainable - Vesting for Life of Title to Property in Deserted Spouse or Minors
§ 6-10-11
Exemptions in Federal Bankruptcy
§ 6-10-12
Adjustments to Exemption Values
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