Alabama Statutes

§ 6-7-40 — Action Against Cotenant or Coparcener

Alabama § 6-7-40

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 6Civil Practice

Ch. 7Parties

Art. 4Cotenants

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Ala. Code § 6-7-40 (2026).

Text

A joint tenant, tenant in common, or tenant in coparcenary may commence an action against his cotenant or coparcener, or personal representative for receiving more than his lawful proportion.

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Legislative History

(Code 1923, §5685; Code 1940, T. 7, §101.)

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§ 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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Law Governing Exemptions and Claims

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

§ 6-10-101

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Effect of Removal from Homestead

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Commissioners - Qualifications; Oath

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Commissioners - Compensation

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Recordation of Judgments Allotting Homestead Exemptions; Fee Therefor

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Exemptions in Federal Bankruptcy

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Adjustments to Exemption Values

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