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§ 6-5-170 — Definition

Alabama § 6-5-170
JurisdictionAlabama
Title 6Civil Practice
Ch. 5Actions
Art. 10False Imprisonment

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Ala. Code § 6-5-170 (2026).

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False imprisonment consists in the unlawful detention of the person of another for any length of time whereby he is deprived of his personal liberty.

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Legislative History

(Code 1907, §4238; Code 1923, §7967; Code 1940, T. 7, §962.)

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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