Alabama Code 2-17-31. Admissibility of evidence of violations of chapter or regulations promulgated thereunder in civil actions for damages against persons, firms, etc., subject thereto
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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 2-17-31
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
It shall be competent evidence in any civil action brought for damages against any person, firm or corporation regulated by this chapter to prove that such person, firm or corporation has violated any term or provision of this chapter or any regulation promulgated under this chapter where such act or failure to act is proximately related to the injury or loss for which damages are claimed, but proof of any acts or failure to act which may constitute a violation of any term or provision of this chapter or of any regulation promulgated under this chapter shall not constitute prima facie proof of negligence in any such action against the party sought to be charged with damages.