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8-18-6
Section 8-18-6 Award of damages and attorneys' fees in civil actions; injunctive, etc., relief.
In any civil action for damages against a person for violation of the provisions of this chapter,
the court may award damages to the prevailing party and reasonable attorneys' fees. The provisions
of this chapter may be enforced by injunction or any other available equitable or legal remedy.
(Acts 1978, No. 591, ยง6.)...
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8-22-17
Section 8-22-17 Equity action by person injured from violation of chapter authorized; injunctive
relief; damages; attorneys fees; jurisdiction. (a) Any person injured by any violation, or
who would suffer injury from any threatened violation, of this chapter may maintain
an action in any court of equity jurisdiction to prevent, restrain, or enjoin such violation
or threatened violation. If in such action a violation or threatened violation of this chapter
shall be established, the court shall enjoin and restrain, or otherwise prohibit, such violation
or threatened violation and, in addition thereto, the court shall assess in favor of the plaintiff
and against the defendant the costs of suit, including reasonable attorney's fees. In such
action it shall not be necessary that actual damages to the plaintiff be alleged or proved,
but where alleged and proved, the plaintiff in said action, in addition to such injunctive
relief and cost of suit, including reasonable attorney's fees, shall...
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8-21C-11
Section 8-21C-11 Civil action for damages. (a) A dealer, manufacturer, distributor, or warrantor
injured by another party's violation of this chapter may bring a civil action in circuit court
to recover actual damages. The court shall award attorney's fees and costs to the prevailing
party in such an action. Venue for any civil action authorized by this section shall be exclusively
in the county in which the dealer's business is located. In an action involving more than
one dealer, venue may be in any county in which any dealer that is party to the action is
located. (b)(1) Prior to bringing suit under this section, the party bringing suit for an
alleged violation shall serve a written demand for mediation upon the offending party. a.
The demand for mediation shall be served upon the other party via certified mail at the address
stated within the manufacturer and dealer agreement between the parties. b. The demand for
mediation shall contain a brief statement of the dispute and the...
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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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9-16-95
Section 9-16-95 Citizens' actions; attorneys, etc., fees allowed as damages. (a) Except as
provided in subsection (b) of this section, any person having an interest which is or may
be adversely affected, (or any citizen of this state having knowledge that any of the provisions
of this article are willfully or deliberately not being enforced and who files a statement
with the regulatory authority in writing and under oath with facts set forth specifically
stating the nature of the failure to enforce the provisions of this article), may commence
a civil action on his own behalf to compel compliance with this article: (1) Against any other
governmental instrumentality or agency to the extent permitted by the Eleventh Amendment to
the Constitution of the United States which is alleged to be in violation of the provisions
of this article or of any rule, regulation, order or permit issued pursuant thereto, or against
any other person who is alleged to be in violation of any rule, regulation,...
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24-8-14
Section 24-8-14 Civil action; sale, encumbrance, etc. consummated before issuance of order;
relief and award. (a) A civil action must be commenced within one year after the alleged discriminatory
housing practice has occurred. However, the court shall continue a civil case brought pursuant
to this section, from time to time, before bringing it to trial if the court believes that
the conciliation efforts of the office or local agency are likely to result in satisfactory
settlement of the discriminatory housing practice complained of in the complaint made to the
office or to the local agency and which practice forms the basis for the action in court.
Any sale, encumbrance, or rental consummated before the issuance of any court order issued
under the authority of this chapter and involving a bona fide purchaser, encumbrances, or
tenant without actual notice of the existence of the filing of a complaint or civil action
under the provisions of this chapter are not affected. A civil action...
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8-20A-3
Section 8-20A-3 Cause of action against manufacturer. (a) A consumer sustaining damages as
a proximate consequence of the failure by a manufacturer to perform its obligations imposed
under this chapter may bring a civil action against the manufacturer to enforce the provisions
of this chapter. Prior to the commencement of any such proceeding a consumer must give notice
of a nonconforming condition by certified United States mail to the manufacturer and demand
correction or repair of the nonconforming condition. If at the time such notice of a nonconforming
condition is given to the manufacturer, a presumption has arisen that reasonable attempts
to correct a nonconforming condition have been allowed, the manufacturer shall be given a
final opportunity to cure the nonconforming condition. The manufacturer shall within seven
calendar days of receiving the written notice of nonconforming condition notify the consumer
of a reasonably accessible repair facility. After delivery of the new...
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24-8-13
Section 24-8-13 Recommendation for hearing by investigator; order for hearing; parties' right
to take civil action; amendment of complaint; subpoenas; refusal to allow discovery; hearing;
panel opinion and order; review. (a) If not sooner resolved, the investigator, upon completion
of his investigation, shall submit to ADECA a statement of the facts disclosed by his investigation
and recommend either that the complaint be dismissed or that a panel of office members be
designated to hear the complaint. ADECA, after review of the case file and the statement and
recommendation of the investigator, shall issue an order either of dismissal or for a hearing,
which is not subject to judicial or other further review. (b) If the order is for dismissal,
ADECA shall mail a copy of the order to the complainant and the respondent at their last known
addresses. The complainant may bring an action against the respondent in circuit court within
90 days of the date of the dismissal or within one year...
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39-2-12
Section 39-2-12 Partial and final payments of contractors by awarding authorities. (a) As used
in this section the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them as follows: (1)
CONTRACTOR. Any natural person, partnership, company, firm, corporation, association, limited
liability company, cooperative, or other legal entity licensed by the Alabama State Licensing
Board for General Contractors. (2) NONRESIDENT CONTRACTOR. A contractor which is neither a.
organized and existing under the laws of the State of Alabama, nor b. maintains its principal
place of business in the State of Alabama. A nonresident contractor which has maintained a
permanent branch office within the State of Alabama for at least five continuous years shall
not thereafter be deemed to be a nonresident contractor so long as the contractor continues
to maintain a branch office within Alabama. (3) RETAINAGE. That money belonging to the contractor
which has been retained by the awarding authority conditioned on...
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16-44B-1
Commission may deem appropriate. The executive director shall serve as secretary to the Interstate
Commission, but shall not be a Member of the Interstate Commission. The executive director
shall hire and supervise such other persons as may be authorized by the Interstate Commission.
D. The Interstate Commission's executive director and its employees shall be immune from suit
and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for a claim for damage to
or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused or arising
out of or relating to an actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that
such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred, within the scope of Interstate
Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided, that such person shall not be
protected from suit or liability for damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the
intentional or willful and wanton misconduct of such person. 1. The liability of...
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