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6-5-754
Section 6-5-754 Choice of forum. (a) If a claim under the common or statutory law of another
state, the United States, or a foreign country or under international treaty for death or
injury to person or damage to property arises against a manufacturer out of an accident
that occurred outside this state, such claim may be brought in the courts of this state in
any county in which jurisdiction of the defendant can be legally obtained in the same manner
in which jurisdiction could have been obtained if the claim had arisen in this state. (b)
The courts of this state shall apply the doctrine of forum non conveniens in determining whether
to accept or decline to take jurisdiction of an action asserting a claim arising out of an
accident occurring outside this state. (c) In applying the doctrine of forum non conveniens,
the court shall take into account each of the following considerations: (1) The state in which
the claimant resides, giving deference to the claimant's choice of forum only...
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6-5-430
Section 6-5-430 Enforcement of action upon contract or tort arising in another state when jurisdiction
of defendant can be obtained in this state; doctrine of forum non conveniens applied. Whenever,
either by common law or the statutes of another state or of the United States, a claim, either
upon contract or in tort has arisen outside this state against any person or corporation,
such claim may be enforceable in the courts of this state in any county in which jurisdiction
of the defendant can be legally obtained in the same manner in which jurisdiction could have
been obtained if the claim had arisen in this state; provided, however, the courts of this
state shall apply the doctrine of forum non conveniens in determining whether to accept or
decline to take jurisdiction of an action based upon such claim originating outside this state;
and provided further that, if upon motion of any defendant it is shown that there exists a
more appropriate forum outside this state, taking into...
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40-2B-2
as it deems best adapted for public convenience. Such publications shall be made permanently
available and constitute the official reports of the Alabama Tax Tribunal. (p) Service of
Process. (1) Mailing by first class or certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, to the
address of the taxpayer given on the taxpayer's notice of appeal, or to the address of the
taxpayer's representative of record, if any, or to the usual place of business of the Department
of Revenue, shall constitute personal service on the other party. The Alabama Tax Tribunal,
by rule, may prescribe that notice by other means shall constitute personal service
and, in a particular case, may order that notice be given to additional persons or by other
means. (2) Mailing by registered or certified mail and delivery by a private delivery service
approved by the Internal Revenue Service in accordance with Section 7502(f) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be deemed to have occurred,...
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6-9-253
Section 6-9-253 Recognition of foreign-country judgments. (a) Except as otherwise provided
in subsections (b) and (c), a court of this state shall recognize a foreign-country judgment
to which this article applies. (b) A court of this state shall not recognize a foreign-country
judgment if: (1) the judgment was rendered under a judicial system that does not provide impartial
tribunals or procedures compatible with the requirements of due process of law; (2) the foreign
court did not have personal jurisdiction over the defendant; or (3) the foreign court
did not have jurisdiction over the subject matter. (c) A court of this state need not recognize
a foreign-country judgment if: (1) the defendant in the proceeding in the foreign court did
not receive notice of the proceeding in sufficient time to enable the defendant to defend;
(2) the judgment was obtained by fraud that deprived the losing party of an adequate opportunity
to present its case; (3) the judgment or the claim for relief on...
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6-5-546
Section 6-5-546 Venue of actions; transfer. In any action for injury or damages or wrongful
death whether in contract or in tort against a health care provider based on a breach of the
standard of care, the action must be brought in the county wherein the act or omission constituting
the alleged breach of the standard of care by the defendant actually occurred. If plaintiff
alleges that plaintiff's injuries or plaintiff's decedent's death resulted from acts or omissions
which took place in more than one county within the State of Alabama, the action must be brought
in the county wherein the plaintiff resided at the time of the act or omission, if the action
is one for personal injuries, or wherein the plaintiff's decedent resided at the time
of the act or omission if the action is one for wrongful death. If at any time prior to the
commencement of the trial of the action it is shown that the plaintiff's injuries or plaintiff's
decedent's death did not result from acts or omissions...
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34-27-31
appeals in connection with the judgment, file a verified claim in the court in which the judgment
was entered and, on 10 days' written notice to the commission, may apply to the court for
an order directing payment out of the Recovery Fund of the amount unpaid on the judgment.
(4) The court shall proceed on the application immediately and, on hearing, the aggrieved
person shall be required to show each of the following: a. He or she is not the spouse, child,
or parent of the debtor, or the personal representative of the spouse, child, or parent.
b. He or she has obtained a judgment, as described in subdivision (e)(3), stating the amount
of the judgment and the amount owing on the judgment at the date of the application, and,
that in the action, he or she had joined any and all bonding companies which issued corporate
surety bonds to the judgment debtor as principal and all other necessary parties. c. The following
items, if recovered by him or her, have been applied to the actual...
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22-18-50
or procedures related to specific employees or other matters related to the Commission's internal
personnel practices and procedures; c. Current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation;
d. Negotiation of contracts for the purchase or sale of goods, services, or real estate; e.
Accusing any person of a crime or formally censuring any person; f. Disclosure of trade secrets
or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential; g. Disclosure of
information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted
invasion of personal privacy; h. Disclosure of investigatory records compiled for law
enforcement purposes; i. Disclosure of information related to any investigatory reports prepared
by or on behalf of or for use of the Commission or other committee charged with responsibility
of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to the Compact; or j. Matters
specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or member...
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44-2-10
Interstate Commission may deem appropriate. The executive director shall serve as secretary
to the Interstate Commission, but shall not be a member and shall hire and supervise such
other staff as may be authorized by the Interstate Commission. Section C. Qualified immunity,
defense and indemnification 1. The Commission's executive director and employees shall be
immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim
for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability
caused or arising out of or relating to any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that
occurred, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope
of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided, that any such person shall
not be protected from suit or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability
caused by the intentional or willful and wanton misconduct of any such person or caused by
acts or...
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15-22-1.1
by the Interstate Commission, but shall not be a member. (c) Corporate records of the Interstate
Commission. The Interstate Commission shall maintain its corporate books and records in accordance
with the bylaws. (d) Qualified immunity, defense and indemnification. (1) The members, officers,
executive director, and employees of the Interstate Commission shall be immune from suit and
liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or
loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused or arising
out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred within the scope of Interstate
Commission employment, duties or responsibilities; provided, that nothing in this paragraph
shall be construed to protect any such person from suit and/or liability for any damage, loss,
injury or liability caused by the intentional or willful and wanton misconduct of any
such person. (2) The Interstate Commission shall defend the...
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27-61-1
functions. 5. CORPORATE RECORDS OF THE COMMISSION The Commission shall maintain its corporate
books and records in accordance with the Bylaws. 6. QUALIFIED IMMUNITY, DEFENSE, AND INDEMNIFICATION
a. The Members, officers, executive director, employees, and representatives of the Commission,
the Executive Committee, and any other Committee of the Commission shall be immune from suit
and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to
or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or
arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that the person
against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope
of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided that nothing in this paragraph
shall be construed to protect any such person from suit and/or liability for any damage, loss,
injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton...
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