Alabama Code 36-12-23. Proceedings for recovery of papers, property, etc., by successor to office generally – Imprisonment of person charged with withholding papers, property, etc., upon failure to make affidavit, etc
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 36-12-23
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
If the person complained against does not make such affidavit and it appears that any such books, papers or property are withheld, the officer before whom the proceedings are had shall, by warrant, commit the person so withholding to the jail of the county, there to remain until he delivers such books, papers or property or is otherwise discharged by law.