Alabama Code 6-6-142. Dismissal of attachment
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 6-6-142
- 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.
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
An attachment issued without affidavit and bond, as prescribed in Division 2 of this article, may be dismissed on motion of the defendant, filed within 30 days after service of summons on a complaint.