45-8A-71.08
Section 45-8A-71.08 Civil service board - Rules and regulations; powers and duties. (a) The
board may make rules and regulations governing examinations, eligible registers, appointments,
transfers, minimum and maximum salaries, promotions, demotions, annual and sick leave, and
merit raises. Any action taken by the board affecting a rule or regulation relating to transfers,
minimum and maximum salaries, promotions, demotions, annual leave, sick leave, and other matters
as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this part, is subject to the consent of
the governing body. If any merit raise has been denied or demotion has been recommended by
the appointing authority, the employee has 10 working days to contest the denial or demotion
to the board. After the review of all facts, the findings of the board shall stand unless
the ruling of the board is appealed to the governing body for a final decision regarding the
matter. A rule or regulation may be made only after a public hearing...
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6-5-691
Section 6-5-691 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) ASBESTOS ACTION. A civil action arising out of, based on, or related
to the health effects of exposure to asbestos and any derivative claim made by or on behalf
of a person exposed to asbestos or a representative, spouse, parent, child, or other relative
of that person. The term asbestos action does not include claims alleging ovarian cancer.
(2) ASBESTOS TRUST. A government-approved or court-approved trust, qualified settlement fund,
compensation fund, or claims facility that is created as a result of an administrative or
legal action, a court-approved bankruptcy, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §524(g), 11 U.S.C. §1121(a),
or other applicable provision of law, that is intended, in whole or in part, to provide compensation
to claimants arising out of, based on, or related to the health effects of exposure to asbestos.
(3) TRUST CLAIM MATERIALS. A final executed proof of...
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6-6-20
Section 6-6-20 Definition; instances requiring mediation; sanctions; exceptions; etc. (a) For
purposes of this section, "mediation" means a process in which a neutral third party
assists the parties to a civil action in reaching their own settlement but does not have the
authority to force the parties to accept a binding decision. (b) Mediation is mandatory for
all parties in the following instances: (1) At any time where all parties agree. (2) Upon
motion by any party. The party asking for mediation shall pay the costs of mediation, except
attorney fees, unless otherwise agreed. (3) In the event no party requests mediation, the
trial court may, on its own motion, order mediation. The trial court may allocate the costs
of mediation, except attorney fees, among the parties. (c) If any party fails to mediate as
required by this section, the court may apply such sanctions as it deems appropriate pursuant
to Rule 37 of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. (d) A court shall not order...
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13A-8-152
Section 13A-8-152 Penalties. (a) Any person violating any of the provisions of this article
shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. However, if the offense involves five or more unlawful
telecommunication devices, the person shall be guilty of a Class C felony. (b) The court shall,
in addition to any sentence authorized by law, sentence a person convicted of violating this
article to make restitution to any telecommunication service provider wishing restitution.
(c) A telecommunication service provider aggrieved by a violation of this article may, in
a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction, obtain appropriate relief, including
preliminary and other equitable or declaratory relief, compensatory and punitive damages,
reasonable investigation expenses, costs of suit, and attorney fees as are provided by law.
(Acts 1996, No. 96-499, p. 630, §3.)...
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22-11A-70
Section 22-11A-70 Promulgation of rules for administration. (a) The State Board of Health may
adopt rules necessary for the administration of this article. The State Board of Health, the
Board of Medical Examiners, the Medical Licensure Commission, the Board of Dental Examiners,
the Board of Nursing, and the Board of Podiatry may each adopt rules governing professional
licensure determinations made under the provisions of this article. (b) The State Board of
Health may institute a civil action in any circuit court in the state to seek an extraordinary
writ compelling compliance with this article or any rule or order promulgated or issued pursuant
to this article. Those civil actions shall have preferred or expedited scheduling and hearing
by the circuit courts. (Acts 1993, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 93-846, p. 57, §11.)...
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34-27-101
Section 34-27-101 Violations; damages. (a) No licensed real estate broker shall be required
to pay a referral fee or commission when reasonable cause for payment does not exist. (b)
No third party shall knowingly interfere with the real estate brokerage relationship of a
real estate licensee. (c) Any person aggrieved by a violation of any provision of this article
may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction. The damages recoverable in
such an action shall be actual damages and, in addition, the court may award an amount up
to three times the amount of actual damages sustained as a result of any violation of this
article, plus reasonable attorney fees and expenses. (Act 2000-210, p. 277, §2.)...
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6-5-272
Section 6-5-272 Conviction or plea of guilty not prerequisite to suit; letter of demand for
remittance. (a) A conviction or a plea of guilty to the criminal offense of theft of property
as defined in Title 13A, Chapter 8, is not a prerequisite to the bringing of a civil suit,
obtaining a judgment, or collecting that judgment under this article. (b) The fact that a
merchant may bring a civil action against an individual as provided in this article shall
not limit the right of the merchant to demand, in writing as set out in subsection (c) below,
that a person who is liable for damages and penalties under this article remit the damages
and penalties prior to the consideration of the commencement of any legal action. (c) The
demand letter must be prepared and include the following: On (insert date), you were apprehended
for taking possession of, without paying for, merchandise belonging to (name of retailer/merchant).
Under Alabama statute, a retailer/merchant is granted a civil cause of...
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25-5-81
Section 25-5-81 Determination of disputed compensation claims generally. (a) Commencement of
action in circuit court. (1) PROCEDURE. In case of a dispute between employer and employee
or between the dependents of a deceased employee and the employer with respect to the right
to compensation under this article and Article 2 of this chapter, or the amount thereof, either
party may submit the controversy to the circuit court of the county which would have jurisdiction
of a civil action in tort between the parties. The controversy shall be heard and determined
by the judge who would hear and determine a civil action between the same parties arising
out of tort, and, in case there is more than one judge of the court, the controversies shall
be set and assigned for hearing under the same rules and statutes that civil actions in tort
are set and assigned. The court may hear and determine the controversies in a summary manner.
The decision of the judge hearing the same shall be conclusive and...
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34-29-78
Section 34-29-78 Injunction against unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine. The board
or any citizen of this state may bring action in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County to
enjoin any person from practicing veterinary medicine without a currently valid license or
temporary permit. If the court finds that the person is violating or is threatening to violate
this article, it shall enter an injunction restraining him or her from such unlawful acts.
The successful maintenance of an action based on any one of the remedies set forth in this
section shall in no way prejudice the prosecution of an action based on any other of the remedies.
(Acts 1986, No. 86-500, p. 956, §19; Acts 1997, 97-249, §1.)...
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8-6-16
Section 8-6-16 Administrative cease and desist authority to commission; injunctive relief;
appointment of receivers or conservators for defendants or defendants' assets; court ordered
rescission, restitution, or disgorgement for violations. Whenever it appears to the Securities
Commission that any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting
a violation of any provision of this article or any rule or order hereunder, it may, in its
discretion, do either or both of the following: (a) Issue a cease and desist order, with or
without a prior hearing, against the person or persons engaged in the prohibited activities,
directing them to cease and desist from engaging in the act or practice. (b) Bring an action
in its discretion in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the act or practice and
to enforce compliance with this article or any rule or order issued hereunder. Upon a proper
showing, a permanent injunction, temporary restraining order, or...
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