Alabama § 6-6-296 Damages - Exemplary or Punitive

Alabama Statutes

§ 6-6-296 — Damages - Exemplary or Punitive

Alabama § 6-6-296

Title 6Civil Practice

Ch. 6Remedies

Art. 7Ejectment

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Bluebook

Ala. Code § 6-6-296 (2026).

Text

In case of wanton aggression or wanton entry on the part of the defendant, the jury may award exemplary or punitive damages.

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Legislative History

(Code 1923, §7470; Code 1940, T. 7, §955.)

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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

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Proceedings to Set Apart Exemptions When Administration Not Granted on Decedent’s Estate Within 60 Days After Death - Generally

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Effect of Removal from Homestead

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Exemptions in Federal Bankruptcy

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Adjustments to Exemption Values

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