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6-11-20
Section 6-11-20 Punitive damages not to be awarded other than where clear and convincing evidence
proven; definitions. (a) Punitive damages may not be awarded in any civil action, except civil
actions for wrongful death pursuant to Sections 6-5-391 and 6-5-410, other than in a tort
action where it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant consciously
or deliberately engaged in oppression, fraud, wantonness, or malice with regard to the plaintiff.
Nothing contained in this article is to be construed as creating any claim for punitive damages
which is not now present under the law of the State of Alabama. (b) As used in this article,
the following definitions shall apply: (1) FRAUD. An intentional misrepresentation, deceit,
or concealment of a material fact the concealing party had a duty to disclose, which was gross,
oppressive, or malicious and committed with the intention on the part of the defendant of
thereby depriving a person or entity of property or legal...
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9-17-109
Section 9-17-109 Violations; records; fees; assessment and hearing; filling of containers;
installation, maintenance, etc., of appliances; damages. (a) Any person violating this article
or any rule, order, or regulation promulgated pursuant to this article shall, on conviction
thereof, be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and may also be imprisoned in
the county jail or sentenced to hard labor for the county for not more than six months. Every
violation of this article or any rule, order, or regulation promulgated pursuant to this article
shall constitute a separate offense. (b) Every person subject to the fees imposed by Section
9-17-106 shall keep and preserve suitable records of all liquefied petroleum gas transactions
subject to fees and any other books or accounts necessary to determine the amount of fees
for which the person is liable under this article. Those records shall be retained for a period
of not less than three years, and shall include the name and...
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28-9-11
Section 28-9-11 Liabilities and duties of supplier; action for damages; declaratory judgment
and injunctive relief; remedies. (a) If a supplier engages in conduct prohibited under this
chapter, a wholesaler with which the supplier has an agreement may maintain a civil action
against the supplier to recover actual damages reasonably incurred as the result of the prohibited
conduct. If a wholesaler engages in conduct prohibited under this chapter, a supplier with
which the wholesaler has an agreement may maintain a civil action against the wholesaler to
recover actual damages reasonably incurred as the result of the prohibited conduct. (b) A
supplier that violates any provision of this chapter shall be liable for all actual damages
and all court costs and, in the court's discretion, reasonable attorney fees incurred by a
wholesaler as a result of that violation. A wholesaler that violates any provision of this
chapter shall be liable for all actual damages and all court costs and, in the...
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45-2-22.11
Section 45-2-22.11 Remedies. (a) If a supplier engages in conduct prohibited under this part,
a wholesaler with which the supplier has an agreement may maintain a civil action against
the supplier to recover actual damages reasonably incurred as the result of the prohibited
conduct. If a wholesaler engages in conduct prohibited under this part, a supplier with which
the wholesaler has an agreement may maintain a civil action against the wholesaler to recover
actual damages reasonably incurred as the result of the prohibited conduct. (b) A supplier
that violates any provision of this part shall be liable for all actual damages and all court
costs and, in the court's discretion, reasonable attorney fees incurred by a wholesaler as
a result of that violation. A wholesaler that violates any provision of this part shall be
liable for all actual damages and all court costs and, in the court's discretion, reasonable
attorney fees incurred by the supplier as a result of that violation. (c)...
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45-37-21.12
Section 45-37-21.12 Violations. (a) If a supplier engages in conduct prohibited under this
part, a wholesaler with which the supplier has an agreement may maintain a civil action against
the supplier to recover actual damages reasonably incurred as the result of the prohibited
conduct. If a wholesaler engages in conduct prohibited under this part, a supplier with which
the wholesaler has an agreement may maintain a civil action against the wholesaler to recover
actual damages reasonably incurred as the result of the prohibited conduct. (b) A supplier
that violates this part shall be liable for all actual damages and all court costs and, in
the discretion of the court, reasonable attorney fees incurred by a wholesaler as a result
of that violation. A wholesaler that violates this part shall be liable for all actual damages
and all court costs and, in the discretion of the court, reasonable attorney fees incurred
by the supplier as a result of that violation. (c) This part imposes upon a...
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45-49-23.10
Section 45-49-23.10 Remedies. (a) If a supplier engages in conduct prohibited under this part,
a wholesaler with which the supplier has an agreement may maintain a civil action against
the supplier to recover actual damages reasonably incurred as the result of the prohibited
conduct. If a wholesaler engages in conduct prohibited under this part, a supplier with which
the wholesaler has an agreement may maintain a civil action against the wholesaler to recover
actual damages reasonably incurred as the result of the prohibited conduct. (b) A supplier
that violates this part shall be liable for all actual damages and all court costs and, in
the court's discretion, reasonable attorney fees incurred by a wholesaler as a result of that
violation. A wholesaler that violates this part shall be liable for all actual damages and
all court costs and, in the court's discretion, reasonable attorney fees incurred by the supplier
as a result of that violation. (c) This part imposes upon a supplier...
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26-23A-10
Section 26-23A-10 Remedies. In addition to whatever remedies are available under the common
or statutory law of this state, failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter shall:
(1) Provide a basis for a civil action for compensatory and punitive damages. Any conviction
under this chapter shall be admissible in a civil suit as prima facie evidence of a failure
to obtain an informed consent or parental or judicial consent. The civil action may be based
on a claim that the act was a result of simple negligence, gross negligence, wantonness, willfulness,
intention, or other legal standard of care. (2) Provide a basis for professional disciplinary
action under any applicable statutory or regulatory procedure for the suspension or revocation
of any license for physicians, psychologists, licensed social workers, licensed professional
counselors, registered nurses, or other licensed or regulated persons. Any conviction of any
person for any failure to comply with the requirements of...
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45-35-20.06
Section 45-35-20.06 Civil action for violations. (a) In addition to any other remedy or penalty
at law, when there is reason to believe that any person is violating or is about to violate
this part, the Houston County Commission may initiate a civil action in the Circuit Court
of Houston County in the name of the county against the person for preliminary and permanent
injunctive relief, to prevent or enjoin the violation. The Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure
shall apply to the extent that the rules are not inconsistent with this part except that no
temporary restraining order shall be issued pursuant to this section. No bond shall be required
of the county or county commission bringing the action and the official, the county commission,
and the officers, agents, and employees of the county commission shall not be liable for costs
or damages, other than court costs, by reason of injunctive orders not being granted or where
judgment is entered in favor of the defendant by the trial or an...
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5-19-19
Section 5-19-19 Liabilities of creditor making excess finance charge; failure to obtain license;
damages for deliberate violation or reckless disregard; written notice of violations; oral
statements not admissible; fiduciary duty not created. (a)(1)(i) Any creditor charging a finance
charge in excess of the amount authorized herein, except as specified in subdivision (2),
shall forfeit debtor's actual economic damages not to exceed the finance charge, and shall
refund to the debtor such amount of the actual economic damages, which may be done by reducing
the amount of the debtor's obligation. If the debtor is entitled to a refund and the creditor
refuses to refund within a reasonable time, not to exceed 60 days, after written demand, including
the filing of a legal action, the debtor shall recover a penalty of five times the amount
of the actual economic damages not to exceed the finance charge, but in any event not less
than one hundred dollars ($100). Provided, however, as to any...
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13A-12-200.7
Section 13A-12-200.7 Civil action to enjoin violations; hearing; procedures; precedence over
other matters. (1) When there is reason to believe that any person is violating or is about
to violate any of the provisions of this division, the Attorney General or district attorney
may initiate a civil action in the circuit court in the name of the State of Alabama against
such person for preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, to prevent or enjoin the violation.
The Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure shall apply to the extent that such rules are not inconsistent
with this section; provided, however, that no temporary restraining order shall be issued
pursuant to this section. No bond shall be required of the official bringing the action and
the official, the political subdivision and the officers, agents, and employees of the political
subdivision shall not be liable for costs or damages, other than court costs, by reason of
injunctive orders not being granted or where judgment is...
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