Alabama Statutes

§ 6-5-170 — Definition

Alabama·Title 6 Civil Practice·Ch. 5 Actions·Art. 10 False Imprisonment

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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