Alabama Code 8-1-131. Money paid on illegal contract may be recovered
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Attorney's Note
Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Violation | up to 30 days | up to $200 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 8-1-131
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
Any money or thing paid or delivered to any person whether as principal, agent, or broker in furtherance or settlement of any contract made in violation of this article may be recovered in any action brought by the person paying the same, his wife, or child.