Alabama Statutes

§ 8-14-22 — By-Bidders, Cappers, and Boosters

Alabama § 8-14-22

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 8Commercial Law and Consumer Protection

Ch. 14Public Auctions

Art. 2Sale of Gold, Silver, Watches, Jewelry, China, Etc

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Bluebook

Ala. Code § 8-14-22 (2026).

Text

It shall be unlawful for any person to act as by-bidder, or what is commonly known as capper or booster, at any public auction regulated by this article, or to place, offer, or make any false bid to buy, or pretend to buy, any article sold or offered for sale at any such auction sale.

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Legislative History

(Acts 1923, No. 522, p. 691; Code 1923, §3321; Code 1940, T. 57, §86.)

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