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§ 6-5-156.5 — Frivolous or Bad Faith Action

Alabama·Title 6 Civil Practice·Ch. 5 Actions·Art. 9 Nuisances·Div. 3 Drug-Related Nuisances
If the action is brought by a private citizen and the court finds that the action was frivolous or motivated by bad faith, costs and attorney fees may be taxed to the person.

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Legislative History

(Acts 1996, No. 96-566, p. 849, §16.)

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